Floor Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY

Domenico’s Venetian Lounge is looking for a full-time Floor Manager to be part of the exciting opening staff team; Domenico’s is slated to open for service in early December 2026. 

Domenico’s Venetian Lounge is located on the corners of President and 3rd Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

We are looking for the highest-caliber, enthusiastic, and kind hospitality professional to join in creating the restaurant and setting the tone to help us lead the restaurant into the future. You will provide leadership, supervision and support to the entire operation--collaborating directly with co-chefs Paul D’Avino and Juan David Gracia, and Beverage Director, Sierra Chunko.

Our ideal start date is before November 15, 2026.

WHO WE ARE

Domenico D’Avino first arrived from Italy to the corner of 3rd and President in Brooklyn in 1901, right across the street where Domenico’s Venetian Lounge now lives. Named in honor of the founder’s great grandfather and led by the team who brought you Café Mars, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded "unusual Italian” restaurant, Domenico’s Venetian Lounge honors Italian drinking holes of the past. A place where nonno would say, “yes yes.”

Picture a classic red sauce joint and you’ll see a cocktail bar off to the side. This might be where you start your night, quaffing an aperitivo before your table is ready, or it could be where you spend your entire night, drinking in the room and the tunes, and getting a few bites from the kitchen. 

At Domenico’s, we focus on original cocktails that pull from this history and feel fresh in today’s Gowanus. 60s/70s/80s-inspired original cocktails, but also classic highballs and blended Scotch that were popular in historic Italian-American bars. For food, we took inspiration from the Venetian bar food tradition of “cichetti.” Think bar snacks through an unusual lens; pistachios in the shell with Sicilian street food flavors, fried olives stuffed with white chocolate, stuffed shells and pizza bagels.

Domenico’s Venetian Lounge updates the classic Italian bar using a modern lens, but still dripping in neon, carpeted, with live music and a player piano in the background. You can order a Cutty Sark or a Harvey Wallbanger and we won’t bat an eyelash, and you can also get a Caesar Martini or pasta salad on a stick. It’s an upscale place that’s not uptight. A place where you can wear your fancy pants, or feel fancy in your regular pants. A lot of throwback red sauce joints have opened, but we don’t want to forget about the red sauce bar, so that’s why we opened our version: Domenico’s Venetian Lounge.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Highly skilled in hospitality, cocktails, wine service, and cuisine. Knowledge of Italian culture is a plus.
• Presents a strong floor presence.
• Works closely with Beverage Director and Chefs/Owners to ensure Domenico's delivers a maximum level of service and satisfaction.
• Ensure excellent service & hospitality is provided to all guests, our community, vendors and staff.
• Oversees the training and monitors the performance of team members. Oversees all hiring, performance management, scheduling, and employee engagement.
• Maintains all aspects of food program (selections, sourcing, purchasing, inventory), and supports with drink program.
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen to drive revenue and maintain budgeted profitability.
• Facilitates effective communication throughout the restaurant.
• Creates a motivating environment

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum four years of food and beverage experience. Minimum one year experience in a leadership role
• Must demonstrate a deep knowledge and passion for drinks and food, and Italian culture!
• Strong leadership skills. Passion for motivating, educating and empowering the team.
• Self-motivated, open minded and possess a genuine passion for hospitality and service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships in all directions: ownership, co-workers, team members, and guests while listening and addressing concerns as needed.
• Must possess outstanding organizational, interpersonal skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• An outgoing team player with a positive attitude and problem-solving skills, willing to adapt and learn every day.

We offer a supportive working and learning environment that fosters growth and promotes career advancement, believing that one should always be learning. This is a great opportunity for industry professionals looking to advance their career and have the opportunity to be a part of an opening team. If you are interested in joining a restaurant that values creativity, uniqueness, dedication, hard work and a commitment to genuine hospitality then come and get it!