Assistant Restaurant Manager

BX Eatery – Mott Haven, Bronx, NY

Salary: $65,000–$70,000, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 630 AM–3 PM; Saturday, 7:30AM–4 PM. Sundays off.

BX Eatery is looking for an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Operations & Cost Control Manager with a strong background in restaurant finances, purchasing, inventory, and cost management.

We are looking for someone who is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with numbers. This is not primarily a customer-service position. Our priority is improving operational efficiency, controlling expenses, and increasing profitability.

Key Responsibilities
Monitor and reduce food costs through accurate recipe costing, portion control, waste reduction, and purchasing.

Track liquor, beer, and wine costs, inventory, and usage.

Compare pricing from multiple food and beverage vendors and negotiate better purchasing terms.

Oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory to prevent overstocking, shortages, and unnecessary expenses.

Work closely with the chef to control food costs and maintain consistent portion sizes.

Review invoices, identify pricing discrepancies, and monitor vendor price increases.

Monitor labor costs and staffing efficiency.

Analyze sales, expenses, and profit margins using POS reports and spreadsheets.

Identify areas of unnecessary spending and implement practical cost-saving measures.

Prepare weekly cost reports and present clear recommendations to ownership.

Help oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure financial accountability.

Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience with direct responsibility for food costs, inventory, and purchasing.

Proven track record of reducing food costs and controlling restaurant expenses.

Strong understanding of food and beverage cost percentages, recipe costing, and restaurant profitability.

Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets and restaurant POS systems. Toast experience is a plus.

Experience comparing vendor prices and negotiating with suppliers.

To apply: Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience managing food costs, inventory, and vendor purchasing.