Dining Room Manager at Au Za'atar - Midtown East

We are a upscale casual dining Lebanese-Middle Eastern restaurant and seeking an experienced Dining Room Manager. This is an excellent career opportunity for individuals with passion for food and the culinary arts with continued career development and growth opportunities. We strive to provide exceptional guest service and hospitality. The ideal candidate will have a great handle on Front of House Staff training, coaching and providing an exceptional customer service experience.We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Dining Room Manager to lead our front-of-house team. The ideal candidate is hospitality-driven, highly organized, and passionate about creating memorable guest experiences. As Dining Room Manager, you will oversee daily dining room operations, manage staff performance, and ensure service excellence that reflects the standards of Au Za’atar.What you’ll do:Oversee daily dining room operations and service flowHire, train, and manage FOH staff (servers, bussers, hosts)Deliver outstanding guest experiences and resolve issues quicklyWork closely with the kitchen to keep service running smoothlyHandle scheduling, floor plans, and opening/closing dutiesWhat we’re looking for:2+ years FOH management in a full-service dining settingStrong leadership and communication skillsGuest-first mindset with a passion for hospitalityFlexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays)We offer:Competitive payDining discountsGrowth opportunities401K after 6 months of EmploymentHealth Insurance Reimbursement AccountCommuter BenefitsCome join a team that loves great food, great people, and great service!