Restaurant General Manager
Posted 2 days ago
General Manager
Confidential Search | Trendy Elevated Hospitality Concept
New York City
$130,000 – $150,000 + Bonus & Medical Benefits
We’re partnered on a confidential search for a General Manager to help launch and lead their venue for our client. This is a high-energy, hospitality-driven concept with a strong focus on atmosphere, repeat clientele, food & beverage quality, and guest experience.
The concept leans more modern and trendy than ultra-formal fine dining - think vibrant dining rooms, strong music and energy, elevated food and cocktails, and a guest experience that feels still feels polished.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong General Manager experience within elevated, trendy, high-volume restaurant concepts
- Background from modern hospitality groups or high-energy lifestyle-driven concepts
- Deep understanding of hospitality, guest recognition, and relationship-building
- Strong knowledge of food, wine, spirits, and cocktail culture
- Someone naturally sociable who can connect with guests, staff, and VIP clientele alike
- Experience overseeing events, buyouts, cocktail parties, and private dining
- Demonstrated stability in previous roles is essential, with a preference for candidates who have maintained long-term tenure of 3–5 years with past employers
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the launch of the venue alongside ownership and operations leadership
- Running high-energy FOH operations and setting the tone for service standards
- Building strong guest relationships and creating a regular clientele base
- Leading and mentoring FOH management and hourly teams
- Overseeing service execution for both nightly operations and corporate/private events
- Managing cocktail-style receptions, seated dinners, and high-volume hospitality moments
- Partnering closely with culinary and beverage leadership to ensure seamless execution
- Creating a culture centered around hospitality, energy, and personality
- Being highly visible in the operation and leading from the floor during service
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