Restaurant Manager (COTE 550 Madison)

About GHM's 550 Madison Project :

Opening in 2026, Gracious Hospitality Management’s 550 Madison project is their most ambitious to date : a multi-level, 15,000-square-foot dining destination inside the iconic landmark Sony building. The project will bring together three distinct concepts — the second New York location of the Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, an all-day multi-bar and dining concept- Chimera, and an intimate sushi restaurant led by Michelin-starred Chef Masahiro Yoshitake- Sushi Yoshitake . Designed by Rockwell Group, with Yoshio Itai collaborating on the sushi concept, 550 Madison is set to redefine immersive, transportive dining in Midtown Manhattan.

Job Summary :

The Restaurant Manager is a dynamic hospitality professional responsible for daily restaurant administration, maintaining facilities and DOH compliance, building & supporting excellent team morale and accountability, building customer relations and problem solving, and supporting the General Manager in all facets of the restaurant’s day to day operations and financial goals. They collaborate with all culinary and front of house departments to run the restaurant harmoniously in an efficient and cost-effective manner. They inspire team members to perform at their highest potential and drive great customer experiences in service nightly.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Hospitality :

• Promotes the core values and culture of COTE, including but not limited to excellence in food and beverage, service, and hospitality.
• Liaises between the FOH and culinary team during service.
• Provides and oversees the service for all VIP customers when on property.
• Develops positive customer relationships and addresses customer service needs. Responds to customer feedback as needed.

Operations :

Staff Management :

Standards :

Qualifications :

New York State’s Pay Transparency Law requires employers to include a range of pay for

all advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunities.

New York Pay Range

$80,000 — $90,000 USD

Benefits (with variation for full-time / part-time employment) :

550 Madison fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at <

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