Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Victor’s Café, a celebrated Cuban fine dining restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking a dedicated Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with a family-owned restaurant known for its warm hospitality, vibrant cuisine, and newly renovated dining space.
What We Offer:
- Beautiful, recently renovated restaurant environment
- Supportive, hands-on ownership and team culture
- Clear communication and structured policies
- Health benefits available
- Employee dining discounts
Key Responsibilities:
- Support daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction
- Assist with hiring, training, and scheduling front-of-house staff
- Lead pre-shift meetings and ensure team alignment on service standards
- Monitor floor activity and step in to resolve guest concerns in a professional manner
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance
- Collaborate with the Management Team on team performance, inventory, and cost control
- Assist Chef with administrative work
- Foster a positive work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and hospitality
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years of experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant settings
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
- Passion for guest service and hospitality excellence
- Spanish-speaking is a plus, but not required
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $75,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Ability to Manage a Team Effectively
2 Year Fine Dining Experience
Conflict Resolution skills
Emphasis on Teamwork and Communication
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Customer Service Orientation
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Founded by Victor Del Corral in 1963, Victor’s Café continues to capture the hearts of New Yorkers, theater-goers, and a creative cast of regulars including Barbara Walters, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Sting and Brett Ratner. Its Cuba Lounge hosts a lively bar scene with live music in the evenings, serving colorful tapas and deliciously crafted cocktails.
Sonia Zaldivar, Victor's only daughter, is the current owner, with her daughter, Monica, heading up the daily operations at the restaurant.
The cuisine at Victor’s Café includes the most delicious, authentic dishes combined with the restaurant’s exclusive creations that represent the evolution of Cuban cuisine.
The restaurant itself is divided into three spacious dining rooms, accented with warm lighting, colorful Cuban art and lofty sky-lit ceilings. The Cuba Lounge is intimate and warm, featuring a tapas menu and a variety of traditional Cuban cocktails such as Mojitos and Sangria.
