Restaurant Manager

Ricky’s Wine Bar & Restaurant is a modern, aperitivo-inspired restaurant and bar in the heart of Williamsburg, offering a full lunch and dinner experience with a curated wine list, classic cocktails, and a warm, lively atmosphere.

We are seeking a Restaurant Manager (Floor Lead) to lead the servers and bartenders and help shape the standard of service as we continue to grow. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands both hospitality and wine, and takes pride in running a polished, thoughtful service.

The Role
You will take ownership of the guest experience and the flow of the room—ensuring service feels seamless, intentional, and well-paced from open to close.

This includes:

• Leading the servers and bartenders with a strong, composed presence
• Setting the tone for the team through professionalism, awareness, and attention to detail
• Ensuring staff are prepared, punctual, and fully engaged during service
• Managing reservations and guiding the flow of the room with confidence
• Greeting and seating guests in a way that feels natural and welcoming
• Being present for guests—anticipating needs, handling issues gracefully, and elevating the overall experience
• Maintaining clean, accurate menus and a well-presented dining room
• Overseeing opening and closing to ensure the restaurant is fully prepared each day

Wine & Service Focus
This role is ideal for someone who appreciates the details that define a great restaurant.

• Comfortable speaking about wine with guests in an approachable, confident way
• Understands how food, wine, and cocktails work together as a complete experience
• Values pacing, timing, and the rhythm of service
• Brings a level of polish and awareness that elevates both the team and the guest experience

Operations

• Strong working knowledge of Toast POS is required
• Confident in closing out the day, reviewing sales, and ensuring accuracy
• Comfortable managing and balancing the cash drawer
• Familiar with a tipped pool system for servers and bartenders

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a restaurant leadership role, ideally in a wine-focused or hospitality-driven concept
• A natural leader with a calm, steady presence on the floor
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accountable
• Someone who takes pride in the guest experience and the standard of service
• Willing to step in wherever needed to support the team
• Reliability, honesty, dedication.
• Reliable transportation
• Availabilty to work days/evenings/weekends/holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• A strong, team-oriented environment
• The opportunity to help shape a growing restaurant and its identity

Apply
Please send your resume and a brief note about your experience.

We are a newly opened restaurant with strong early momentum and are looking for someone who wants to be part of building something with intention from the ground up.

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person