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The Smith hiring Front of House Manager in New York, NY

The SmithMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($75k - $85k)
Expired: Jun 19, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

About Corner Table

From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive, supportive environment for our team members, who in turn take great care of our guests. We care about every meal and every moment. We value our team and the culture we have created and hire genuinely great people who get pleasure out of making people happy. We love what we do and are looking for people who share our passion!

About The Smith

The Smith is an extremely popular casual neighborhood brasserie – in fact, several of our locations are among the Top 100 busiest restaurants in the US! The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Our signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after-work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a bountiful brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night.

The Position: Front of House Manager

Managers will help drive restaurant operations. Managers must be committed to supporting an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture. They get pleasure out of making others happy, managing projects, and actively sharing feedback.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a culture of genuine hospitality for all team members and guests.
  • Ensure the dining room is always clean and well-stocked and ensure that team members have all the tools they need for a successful shift. 
  • Maintain effective and timely communication with the kitchen operations team during service periods.
  • Support all service staff and actively participate in service.
  • Ensure that every meal and moment exceed expectations throughout the entire dining experience.
  • Comply with HR practices and policies hold employees accountable for all standards and procedures.
  • Maintain compliance with DOL/Health Department regulations and uphold company food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our employees and guest.
  • Provides feedback and guidance focusing on support and hospitality, ensuring that all team members have the tools to succeed. 

What Makes You Great:

  • You can identify a problem and determine the solution
  • You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
  • You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.
  • You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.
  • You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
  • You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.
  • You have 2-3 years of restaurant management experience. (preferably in high volume restaurants)

What Makes Us Great:

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance eligibility begins on first day
  • 401K Plan
  • Gym Discounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Generous paid time off
  • A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people

The base pay range for this position is a salary range of $75,000-$85,000 per year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Location

The position is based in New York, NY

Statement of Diversity

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Team Leadership

Excellent Communication Skills

Leadership

Hospitality Minded

Project Management

Strong Problem Solving Abilities

Customer Service Orientation

Maintaining Company Systems and Policies

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Guest Experience

Feedback Delivery

Time Management

Cultural Awareness

Ability to Provide Feedback and Guidance

Inclusivity

Adaptability

Creativity

Honesty and Integrity

Conflict Resolution

Work Ethic

Financial Acumen

Attention to Cleanliness and Organization

Restaurant Management Experience

Ability to Work in a High Volume Environment

Detail Oriented

Feedback and Guidance Provision

Knowledge of HR Practices and Policies

Wine Knowledge

Health and Safety Compliance

Compliance With DOL/Health Department Regulations

Supportive Team Dynamics

Communication Skills

Food Safety and Handling Knowledge

Food Knowledge

Ability to Maintain a Clean and Well Stocked Dining Room

Customer Service

Effective and Timely Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Ability to Support and Actively Participate in Service

Passion for Hospitality Industry

Ability to Ensure All Team Members Have the Tools for Success

Knowledge of food and beverage

Guest Satisfaction

Positive Attitude

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American

Casual Dining, Gastro Pub

Part of Corner Table Restaurants

The Smith is a casual neighborhood Brasserie with a simple mission: make people happy. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. By working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust, The Smith serves delicious food and drinks people crave. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Its signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a weekend brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night.