Elite General Manager — Luxury Restaurant Opening Leader

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking an experienced General Manager to open and lead a high-profile restaurant, cultivating hospitality and operational excellence. The role balances strategic leadership with hands-on execution, building teams, managing complex operations, and nurturing guest relationships.

The General Manager will drive guest satisfaction while overseeing financial performance, labor, budgeting, and continuous improvement, inspiring a culture of service and accountability across the

Qualifications

• Experience leading upscale restaurants or high-volume dining environments.
• Demonstrated success managing financial performance including budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong leadership with a track record of building and developing teams.
• Ability to create exceptional guest experiences while maintaining operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of restaurant operations, including front-of-house service, food & beverage execution, guest experience, and financial performance.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performing management and hourly team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, recognition, and continuous learning.
• Drive labor management, cost controls, forecasting, budgeting, and P&L oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

P&L management

Team development

Guest experience

Operations management

Customer service

Job description

Restaurant Associates is seeking an experienced General Manager to open and lead a high-profile restaurant, cultivating hospitality and operational excellence. The role balances strategic leadership with hands-on execution, building teams, managing complex operations, and nurturing guest relationships.

The General Manager will drive guest satisfaction while overseeing financial performance, labor, budgeting, and continuous improvement, inspiring a culture of service and accountability across the