Restaurant Manager | Central Park Boathouse

THE ROLE: Restaurant Manager

LOCATION: Central Park Boathouse| New York, NY

About the Role

The Central Park Boathouse is seeking an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at one of the most iconic dining destinations in New York City, located in the heart of Central Park. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations for a high-volume, 300-seat restaurant, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, efficient service, and strong team performance. The Restaurant Manager will lead and develop the team, maintain the highest hospitality standards, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for all things food and beverage. And will be highly dedicated to providing an excellence guest experience.

About the Project/central Park Boathouse

The Central Park Boathouse is a historic building started over 150 years ago as an area to explore and rent rowboats, and over the years it has evolved into a landmark restaurant. This iconic space will continue to hold catered events, restaurant services and rowboat rentals to its millions of visitors each year.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities & Outcomes)

• Lead and oversee all daily operations of the dining room and bar.
• Manage reservations, guest flow, and the host team to optimize seating, service efficiency, and overall dining experience.
• Supervise and coordinate front-of-house staff, including servers, hosts, and bartenders, ensuring prompt, professional, and attentive service.
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to communicate specials, VIP guests, reservations, service priorities, and operational updates.
• Maintain close coordination with kitchen leadership to ensure accurate order flow, timely service, and consistent food quality.
• Actively engage with guests on the floor, providing menu and beverage recommendations, resolving concerns quickly, and ensuring exceptional hospitality standards.
• Utilize wine and beverage knowledge to support service and guide staff and guests on wine and cocktail pairings.
• Manage staff scheduling, labor planning, and performance management, including coaching, training, and handling disciplinary matters.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures, side work completion, POS reporting, and inventory control to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure the dining room, bar, and service areas meet the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate and execute special occasions and events, including birthdays, anniversaries, and private dining functions.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate supply levels for service stations and operational needs.
• Maintain a professional restaurant image, including staff appearance, uniform standards, and service etiquette.
• Complete administrative responsibilities including payroll coordination, scheduling, reporting, invoicing, ordering restaurant operating supplies, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards, maintaining a safe environment for guests and employees and completing incident reports.
• Maintain a pleasant and collaborative attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management.
• Adheres to the Legends Global and venue company policies.
• Practice safe work habits and complete company and venue safety and general compliance training.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

What You Bring (Qualifications & Experience)

• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and work well as a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment & Travel

• This role is based onsite at Central Park Boathouse in New York, NY.
• You must be available to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional information

At Legends Global, our people power every success. You'll work alongside exceptional talent, learn from world-leading experts, and contribute to projects that set the standard across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and live experiences. If you're driven to operate at the highest level, build with purpose, and help partners win on the biggest stages, you'll thrive here.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $100,000 annually commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. Legends Global offers a competitive total rewards package, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, 401k and Life Insurance.

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