Cafe Manager- Food Hall

 

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits 

 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

This is a rare opportunity to lead a flagship corporate dining space during a period of strategic rebranding and renovation. You’ll be at the center of innovation, quality, and guest experience — shaping how thousands of professionals experience food and hospitality every day. We’re looking for a high-touch, high-standards hospitality leader to manage the Market Bar — an elevated, private food hall serving 3,000+ guests daily inside Morgan Stanley’s Global HQ at 1585 Broadway.

 

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily operations across multiple culinary stations
• Manage, coach, and develop a 12+ person frontline team
• Uphold exceptional service and merchandising standards
• Partner with BOH leaders on quality, consistency, and product presentation
• Support a full rebrand + renovation of the Market Bar
• Maintain planograms, seasonal décor, and brand experience activations
• Drive efficiency through waste tracking, production tools, and inventory accuracy
• Build relationships with Morgan Stanley employees and leadership

 

Who You Are

• A polished, warm leader with strong floor presence
• Experienced in fast-paced, high-volume foodservice or hotel dining
• Obsessed with quality, consistency, and hospitality
• Skilled at coaching, organizing, and elevating teams
• Energized by rebranding, visual merchandising, and operational excellence

 

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

 

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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