Saks Fifth Avenue Restaurant Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $70,915–88,644/year
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
Restaurant Manager at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York, FL. Lead luxury dining operations, manage P&L, and oversee hospitality excellence. $70,915–$88,644/year.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee flawless execution of quality, ambiance, and cleanliness across all dining rooms and kitchens with strict adherence to Health and Safety standards
- Drive restaurant team to consistently achieve 90% or better on seasonal secret shop reports and health sanitation evaluations
- Review preliminary profit and loss (P&L) reports, manage inventory counts, process batch invoices, and assist with month-end forecasting
- Maintain accurate documentation to project, finalize, and achieve seasonal profit plans
- Collaborate with General Restaurant Manager and Executive Chef to address daily operational needs and support promotional events
- Oversee restaurant Associates in daily responsibilities with a hospitality-first approach
- Provide mentorship, coaching, feedback, and career development to direct reports
- Enforce Saks Global policies uniformly, delivering disciplinary action and performance improvement plans as necessary
- Partner with People Business Partners on talent initiatives including onboarding, training, payroll accuracy, and benefits administration
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience managing restaurant operations in a luxury hospitality environment
- Proven track record of achieving and maintaining high performance metrics in service and sanitation standards
- Strong financial acumen with experience in P&L management and inventory control
- Excellent leadership and team development capabilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and compliance standards
Skills
Experience
Extensive experience managing restaurant operations and dining services within luxury hospitality settings, with demonstrated success in financial management, team leadership, and upholding premium service standards.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, Florida, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,915 to USD 88,644 per annum.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
About Cerulean
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