Moona Square - Restaurant Manager

Moona Central Square Restaurant Manager

Posted on March 04, 2026

Cambridge - Central Square

Moona—meaning “storing” or “pantry” in Arabic—is a 90-seat modern Middle Eastern restaurant nestled in Central Square, Cambridge. Our name reflects our deep-rooted philosophy: sourcing and preserving the best seasonal ingredients to enjoy in our cuisine all year round.

At Moona, warm hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We treat every guest with the same care and attention we would extend to someone in our own home. Our mission goes beyond serving excellent food—it’s about creating a welcoming, friendly, and memorable dining experience from the moment you walk through our door.

Whether guests are here for a quick bite, a leisurely dinner, or a special occasion, we aim to make every visit feel personal and special.

A team of hospitality professionals that genuinely care about guest experiences, one another, and the pursuit of improvement. How can we be the best at what we do? How do we continuously innovate? Are we allowing the beauty of simple ingredients to shine through? These are questions we continuously ask ourselves.

We believe in the power of community and learning from one another. All team members feel a sense of belonging, respect, and worth. We hold each other to a higher standard. Demanding that everyone engage with our guests via eye contact and genuine dialogue, ensuring we care about our full community, guests and team members, is an integral part of how we operate.

Finding love in your craft and what you do is essential to succeeding and elevating others around you. To us, it’s not years of experience, but these shared values that form the foundation of our career satisfaction and success.

We’re looking for a passionate, organized, and hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a genuine love for food, wine, and craft cocktails, and a leadership style rooted in positivity, communication, and integrity. Keep in mind that you will have a team around you consisting of a Chef, Sous Chef, Service Manager, Beverage Director, and an Events Manager.

• Lead by example, maintaining Moona’s high hospitality standards and core values
• Hire, train, schedule, and support a front-of-house team of 15
• Run service operations 4-5 day per week
• Develop and lead food and wine education, including tastings, selling strategies, and training materials
• Build and maintain strong guest relationships
• Lead & collaborate on costing, budgeting, and overall financial management
• Foster a culture of growth, feedback, and accountability among team members
• Lead & support the ongoing success of the restaurant as we grow into our next phase

• Experience in a restaurant manager or leadership role in a fine‑casual or bistro setting
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, and beverage service
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Passion for hospitality, leadership, and creating memorable guest experiences
• A positive, team‑first mindset and strong sense of accountability

• Base Salary:
  Base salary, commensurate with experience
• Bonus:
  Annual performance‑based bonus
• Growth Potential:
  Salary increase based on performance and future expansion
• Meals:
  Free staff meals during shifts and on your days off
• Paid Vacation Time
• Health Benefits:
  
  Partially subsidized health insurance; group rates for dental and vision
• Compensation:
  Salary (Based on Experience)
• Benefits & Perks:
  Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses

Required Years of

Experience:

3 years

• Team Leadership
• Staff Training and Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Financial Management
• Service Operations Management
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Creativity in Menu Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Community Engagement
• Culinary Knowledge
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Guest Feedback
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Please send in your resume to the email address below.

Employment Type: Full‑time, Part‑time

How to apply

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