Restaurant Manager

  • UPLAND
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details Now Hiring: A lead-by-example and dynamic Restaurant Manager who is passionate about service and hospitality to join our team!

This position offers a comprehensive package including:

  • A Base Salary Range of $75,000- $85,000
  • Quarterly Bonus Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Coverage
  • Dining Discounts at over 25 Affiliated STARR Restaurants - and more!
About the restaurant: A Michelin Guide restaurant, Upland is a bright culinary retreat nestled along Park Ave & E 26th street with a menu built around a culinary philosophy that takes heavy cues from the seasons. Chef JP Matheussen displays an artful array of starters, entrees and sides, each plate with an enticing and urbane touch. About Chef JP: A Montreal native, Chef JP discovered his love for cooking early, preparing meals for his family while his mother worked and studied. He honed his skills at Quebec's Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management before launching his career in Montreal's top bistros. In 2012, he competed on Les Chefs! and later became Executive Chef for the General Delegate of Quebec in Paris.

A recipient of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux Chefs Scholarship, Chef JP trained at Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide, eventually rising to Sous Chef at Blue Hill Stone Barns. He later joined Eleven Madison Park and led Wolfgang Puck's CUT as Executive Chef. Now, Chef JP brings his passion for seasonal produce and refined yet rustic cuisine to Upland s California-inspired menu.
Qualifications:
  • Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire, teach, and coach restaurant employees
  • A minimum of 2+ years of restaurant management experience
  • Ability to maintain and train steps of services through the restaurant's hourly team while adding informative training opportunities when applicable
  • Strong food, wine, and beverage knowledge; especially as it pertains to Mediterranean/So Cal Cuisine
  • Strong computer and accounting knowledge including Word, Excel, scheduling software, Open Table / Resy, Payroll & HR systems
Upland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Required Skills

Team Management

Restaurant Management

Training and Development

Customer Service Orientation

Service Procedures

Service and Hospitality

Culinary Creativity

Attention to Detail

Adaptability to Seasonal Menus

Problem Solving Skills

Training

Communication Skills

Business Management Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration With Culinary Team

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Knowledge of Restaurant Operations

Time Management

Financial Acumen

Wine Service

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Collaboration

Computer Skills

Passion for hospitality

Scheduling Software

Open Table/Resy Experience

Food and Beverage Pairing

Food Safety Knowledge

Office Suite Software

POS Systems

Spirits Knowledge

TIPS Certified

Reservation Systems

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Job ID: 482702352
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025

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