Executive Restaurant General Manager

Casa Cruz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Cruz in New York seeks a General Manager to lead restaurant operations and guest relations, ensuring top-tier service and staff performance. You will set targets, hire and mentor teams, manage floors during service, and maintain a vibrant dining environment that reflects our brand.

You will collaborate with the Director of Operations on budgeting, vendor relations, and compliance with health and safety standards, while driving growth and guest satisfaction across all touchpoints.

Qualifications

• 5+ years previous service or supervisory experience at an operation with similar culinary, service, guest relation and operational standards.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite), and POS system (Toast)
• Considerable knowledge of mathematical calculations and budgetary analysis capabilities
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including weekends, and shifts from morning through late night
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership, training, and developmental skills.
• Decision-making, judgment, problem analysis and problem-solving, planning and organizing, resource management, communication, guest service focus, quality orientation, teamwork, coaching and mentoring
• Experience with directly supervising and leading a large team
• Excellent facilities and kitchen operation knowledge
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills; inspire and motivate others to perform well
• Clear, strong, verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
• Understand local health and safety requirements; ability to ensure that Department of Health standards are upheld
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents, safety rules, technical, and governmental regulations
• Ability to compose reports, business correspondence, task lists and procedure manuals
• Capability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, team members and guest in a professional manner
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse challenging situations and resolve conflicts
• Aptitude to apply creative solutions to practical problems and situations where limited standardization exists
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment; balances team and individual responsibilities
• The ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company philosophy, policies, and applicable laws
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour, and labor relations

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination for Casa Cruz management team across operations, guest relations, and facilities.
• Lead FOH recruitment, training, management and development.
• Be present on the floor during service and elevate service standards.
• Maintain the restaurant environment including dining rooms, furniture, lights, music and vibe.
• Ensure nightly closing of all guest spaces and FOH areas.
• Lead staff onboarding and ongoing development programs.
• Maintain positive communication with employees and respond to guest feedback.
• Collaborate with communications on marketing strategy.
• Lead outreach efforts by guest relations and grow Friends of Casa Cruz.
• Prepare FOH staffing schedules within payroll budget.
• Submit accurate payroll for FOH.
• Provide SOP training and ensure compliance per Directors.
• Engage in financial planning with Director of Operations.
• Control operating expenses and labor costs; manage external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Lead employee relations and progressive discipline as needed.
• Comply with DOL and DOH regulations for FOH areas.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef on service standards and product quality.
• Maintain facilities and guest spaces including pantries, bars and beverage storage.
• Hold weekly manager and executive meetings, with minutes circulated.
• Participate in P&L and executive meetings for Casa Cruz.
• Represent leadership in implementing company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Scheduling

Operations management

Problem solving

Time management

Team motivation

Staff development

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field

Associate degree desirable

Tools

Toast POS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Casa Cruz in New York seeks a General Manager to lead restaurant operations and guest relations, ensuring top-tier service and staff performance. You will set targets, hire and mentor teams, manage floors during service, and maintain a vibrant dining environment that reflects our brand.

You will collaborate with the Director of Operations on budgeting, vendor relations, and compliance with health and safety standards, while driving growth and guest satisfaction across all touchpoints.