What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager position at Standard Rec, Patchogue?
About Us
Standard Rec is a fast-paced, guest-focused bar and restaurant committed to delivering excellent food, beverage, and service in a welcoming, high-energy environment. We take pride in providing a high level of customer service and creating fun, memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on, service-driven Assistant Manager to join our front-of-house leadership team. This role is ideal for someone with strong FOH management experience who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. The Assistant Manager works closely with the General Manager and ownership to support daily operations, lead staff, and ensure an exceptional guest experience. This position is part-time and requires flexibility, with weekend availability a must. There is potential to grow into a full-time role when supplemented with serving or bartending shifts.
What You'll do
- Oversee daily FOH operations to ensure smooth, efficient service
- Lead, support, and motivate staff during service
- Communicate service, food, and beverage issues to management and ownership
- Monitor guest experience by touching tables and engaging with bar guests
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of the space
- Maintain and manage FOH inventory (products, ingredients, tools) and place orders as needed
- Create and publish weekly FOH schedules
- Ensure side work and opening/closing duties are completed consistently
- Keep employee paperwork, billing, and filing organized and up to date
- Collaborate with management on team goals, operations, and strategic planning
- Assist with events, promotions, and in-house programming (including events and activities)
- Support social media updates, email communication, and event promotion
- Monitor customer satisfaction and report any issues or maintenance needs
What We're Looking For
- Prior FOH management experience in a restaurant or bar setting (required)
- A positive, engaging personality with a genuine passion for creating fun, memorable guest experiences
- Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and stay composed in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Flexibility with scheduling, including nights and weekends
- Experience with scheduling systems, POS, and basic business tools is a plus
- Passion for hospitality, food, beverage, and creating great guest experiences
Additional Details
- Weekend availability is required
- Opportunity for full-time hours by combining management shifts with serving or bartending
- Growth potential within the company
- Benefits available after an introductory period