Assistant General Manager JN -102026-182810

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-day weekend schedule (Fri closed,

Job summary

An experienced Assistant General Manager is sought for a high-volume kosher restaurant in New York City. You will lead FOH operations, hire and develop hourly staff, uphold service standards, and collaborate with the GM to drive financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in restaurant management, strong leadership and guest relations, and comfort with labor, scheduling, inventory and cost controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• High-volume, full-service restaurant experience preferred.
• Kosher restaurant experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Working knowledge of labor, scheduling, inventory and restaurant financials.
• Excellent communication and guest-relations skills.
• NYC restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily FOH operations in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop hourly team members.
• Maintain hospitality, service, cleanliness, and guest experience.
• Manage scheduling and labor while supporting productivity and cost-control goals.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and ensure strong FOH/BOH communication.
• Monitor inventory, ordering and operational expenses.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and timely.
• Ensure compliance with Health Dept, food safety, and standards.
• Support GM with financial performance and sales-building initiatives.
• Foster a positive, accountable, team-oriented workplace culture.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Staff development

Guest relations

Scheduling

Cost control

Communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Assistant General Manager to join a high-volume, full-service kosher restaurant in New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service while developing a strong team. The Assistant General Manager will work closely with the General Manager and leadership team to oversee daily operations, maintain service standards, manage and develop staff, and support the overall financial performance of the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily FOH operations in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Hire, train, coach, and develop hourly team members
• Maintain exceptional standards for hospitality, service, cleanliness, and guest experience
• Manage scheduling and labor while supporting productivity and cost-control goals
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and maintain strong communication between FOH and BOH teams
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and operational expenses
• Handle guest concerns professionally and ensure timely resolution
• Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health, food safety, and company standards
• Support the GM with financial performance, sales-building initiatives, and overall restaurant operations
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented workplace culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience
• High-volume, full-service restaurant experience strongly preferred
• Kosher restaurant experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong leadership and team-development skills
• Working knowledge of labor, scheduling, inventory, and restaurant financials
• Excellent communication and guest-relations skills
• NYC restaurant experience preferred
• Food Protection Certification is a plus

Schedule & Benefits

• One of the unique benefits of this opportunity is the schedule. The restaurant is closed every Friday, and Saturday open 1 hour after sundown, as well as closed on all Jewish holidays, providing restaurant leaders with a highly desirable and consistent two-day weekend that is uncommon in the hospitality industry.

JOB ID: 182810 #post

Francesca Brajuha

$90,000 - $95,000,