Fast Casual Restaurant Manager - NY - New York, NY

Join a respected, growing multi-concept franchise as a Fast Casual Restaurant Manager. Lead daily operations, build high-performing teams, deliver outstanding guest experiences, and drive financial results. Ideal for hospitality leaders seeking growth with an established, expanding organization. Must be currently employed (exceptions for maternity), have reliable transportation for Brooklyn (not required for Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island), show no backward career movement, and be able to explain any employment gaps.

• Lead, coach, and inspire team members to deliver exceptional customer service
• Assist in overseeing daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and performance management
• Ensure food quality, cleanliness, and adherence to health and safety regulations (HACCP)
• Manage labor, inventory, and cost controls to maximize profitability
• Monitor and improve financial performance using data-driven decision-making
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture aligned with company values
• Address and resolve guest feedback and service issues professionally
• Implement company initiatives to drive sales, operational efficiency, and growth
• Optimize workflows, vendor relationships, and POS utilization
• Support local marketing, branding initiatives, and promotional campaigns, including social media

• Currently employed (exceptions considered for maternity leave)
• Own transportation required for Brooklyn; not required in Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island
• No backward career movement; clear rationale for any employment gaps
• Minimum 1 year of management experience in fast-casual or full-service restaurants
• Proven leadership, team-building, and staff supervision skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities
• Knowledge of restaurant financials: labor management, food cost, budgeting, and inventory control
• Ability to work a 5-day workweek, including nights and weekends as needed
• Comfort with POS systems; tech-savvy with AI-driven analytics and data-informed decisions
• Understanding of food safety standards (HACCP) and cleanliness best practices
• Adaptability, quick decision-making under pressure, and openness to new technology
• Awareness of culinary trends; experience with menu development, beverage program basics
• Experience with local marketing strategies, branding initiatives, and promotional planning
• EOE: Commitment to integrity, service, respect for people, and hospitality excellence

• Medical Insurance

• Quarterly Bonus, 401(k)

• 5-Day Workweek

• Childcare Discounts,

• PT

• Holidays Off, and Much More!

With over 175 offices and 350 recruiters in the US and Canada, we have connections that build rewarding careers and grow great brands. Our franchisees and recruiters are here for you without boundary restrictions! Want to move to another state? Want to hire managers throughout North America? We are unique in that our franchisees can work the entire country while offering you one point of contact for all your needs whether you want to hire managers or look for a job in multiple states.

Our clients include nationwide and local restaurants, hotels, retail and grocery chains, assisted living facilities, hospitals, airport concourse outlets, spas, catering and wedding venues, casinos, companies that hire sales and customer service representatives and much more.

Patrice & Associates is the largest and most successful hospitality and retail Executive Search firm in North America and has been in business for more than 25 years. Over these years, we have honed our methods that make us stand apart from our competition.

“To help hospitality industry leaders hire the best talent and help great talent find the best opportunities.”

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer