The New Leader in Training (NLT) Program is a 12-month, cohort-based leadership development track designed to take motivated hospitality professionals and prepare them for restaurant management. As we head into our busiest season, we're hiring a handful of Managers into this program who will immerse themselves in the operations of three NYC restaurants, rotating through hands-on assignments, mentorship, and structured coursework designed to build well-rounded, capable leaders.
This is not a shadowing role. NLT Managers take on real responsibility from day one - running shifts, leading teams, and learning the financial and operational fundamentals that drive a successful restaurant.
What You'll Do- Rotate through operational assignments across 3 NYC restaurants, gaining exposure to front-of-house, back-of-house, and full-restaurant operations
- Lead shifts and manage teams under the direct mentorship of General Managers and senior leadership
- Learn core management functions including scheduling, labor and food cost management, guest recovery, and service standards
- Participate in structured leadership training covering culture, people management, P&L fundamentals, and operational excellence
- Complete hands-on special projects and quarterly development reviews to track growth
- Build the operational fluency and leadership habits required to run a restaurant independently
What We're Looking For- 1+ years of hospitality experience (supervisors, key hourly team members, assistant managers, or hospitality program graduates all encouraged to apply)
- A genuine passion for hospitality and a track record of delivering great guest experiences
- Demonstrated leadership potential - has stepped up, led informally, or taken initiative without being asked
- Strong work ethic, accountability, and the ability to stay composed during high-volume, high-pressure shifts
- Curiosity and a genuine desire to learn the business from every angle
- Flexibility and willingness to rotate across multiple NYC locations and work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to commit to the full 12-month program
What We Offer- Placement into a permanent management role upon successful completion of the program
- Direct mentorship and coaching from experienced General Managers and senior leadership
- A structured, real-world path into restaurant leadership - not a theoretical training track
- Competitive compensation and benefits 85,000 Base salary plus quarterly bonuses
- Health Insurance Benefits plus paid time off.
- The opportunity to build a long-term career with a respected, growing NYC restaurant group
