The Odeon is seeking a Restaurant Manager with a genuine passion for hospitality, strong service skills, and a desire to grow professionally.
While management experience is welcome, we are equally interested in experienced servers, bartenders, and hosts who are ready to take the next step in their careers. We are willing to invest in the right individual who demonstrates maturity, strong instincts, a solid work ethic, and leadership potential.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering excellent service, enjoys working with people, and can balance warm hospitality with the demands of a busy, established New York City restaurant.
Responsibilities
• Act as both maître d’ and floor manager, overseeing daily service, reservations, seating, and dining room operations.
• Build relationships with guests and maintain a welcoming, attentive atmosphere.
• Lead and support front-of-house staff, managing people firmly, fairly, and humanely.
• Coordinate with the kitchen, bar, and management team to ensure smooth service.
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and good judgment.
• Assist with staffing, opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and daily reporting.
Qualifications
• Solid experience as a server, bartender, host, maître d’, or manager in a busy, full-service restaurant.
• A genuine spirit of hospitality and an understanding of excellent service.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence, maturity, attention to detail, and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Comfort with computers; knowledge of Excel, OpenTable, Toast, and Adobe is helpful.
• A willingness to learn, accept responsibility, and grow into a leadership position.
Previous management experience is not required. We value practical restaurant experience, character, and potential as much as an established management résumé.
Compensation & Benefits
• Annual salary: $93,600
• Health benefits available after 60 days.
• Opportunity for professional growth within an established restaurant.
To Apply
Please submit your résumé to aaronc@theodeonrestaurant.com and a brief introduction describing your restaurant experience and why this opportunity interests you.
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