Floor Manager

Job Description

Bar Oliver is a lively, Spanish-inspired neighborhood restaurant and all-day café/restaurant/bar in Lower Manhattan, focused on great food, wine, and warm, thoughtful hospitality.

We're looking for an experienced, personable Floor Manager to join our small team and help lead daily service.

The ideal candidate loves being on the floor, understands great hospitality, and is excited to take ownership of a restaurant's daily operations. We're looking for someone who is organized, reliable, and comfortable leading a team while remaining actively involved in service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service and maintain a high standard of hospitality

• Manage reservations, guest relations, and floor pacing using Resy

• Support, train, and motivate the front-of-house team

• Maintain strong knowledge of food, wine, and service

• Work closely with ownership and the General Manager on restaurant operations

• Assist with administrative responsibilities, organization, and operational improvements

• Help build a positive, professional, and collaborative workplace

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant

• Strong food and wine knowledge

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Comfortable with Resy and restaurant POS systems

• A natural leader who enjoys working alongside the team

• Dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented

• A genuine interest in hospitality and neighborhood restaurants

Schedule & Compensation

This is a salaried position with a flexible 4–5 day workweek.

We are open to tailoring the role and compensation to the right candidate's strengths, experience, and interests. Whether your background is in floor management, wine, guest relations, or restaurant operations, we are interested in finding the right fit.

We value consistency, initiative, and a positive attitude over rigid management structures.

To Apply

Please submit your resume. We look forward to meeting you!