Fine Dining General Manager JN -072026-178905

Talantir; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir in New York, NY is seeking a General Manager to lead all front-of-house operations and drive exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction. You will develop and mentor a hospitality-focused team, build systems to improve efficiency, and manage staffing, scheduling, and finances in a fast-paced upscale setting.

In this role you will grow our private events business, coordinating with ownership and culinary leadership to create engaging programming and revenue opportunities while

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager or senior restaurant leadership experience in upscale or fine dining.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Experience implementing operational systems and improving restaurant efficiency.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, labor, and operating costs.
• Experience growing private dining, events, or hospitality programming.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify business opportunities and execute new ideas.
• Strong relationship builder with guests, staff, vendors, and community partners.
• Organized, hands-on leader who is equally comfortable on the dining room floor and reviewing financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all front-of-house operations while maintaining exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Develop, mentor, and inspire a hospitality-focused team, creating a culture where employees feel supported, challenged, and excited to come to work.
• Build operational systems and processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and accountability.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, labor management, inventory, financial performance, and daily restaurant operations.
• Partner closely with ownership and the culinary team to ensure seamless execution across all areas of the business.
• Take ownership of the restaurant's financial performance, identifying opportunities to increase revenue while controlling costs.
• Grow our private events business while creating programming that keeps guests engaged throughout the year.

Job description

What You'll Do

• Lead all front-of-house operations while maintaining exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Develop, mentor, and inspire a hospitality-focused team, creating a culture where employees feel supported, challenged, and excited to come to work.
• Build operational systems and processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and accountability.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, labor management, inventory, financial performance, and daily restaurant operations.
• Partner closely with ownership and the culinary team to ensure seamless execution across all areas of the business.
• Take ownership of the restaurant's financial performance, identifying opportunities to increase revenue while controlling costs.

Events & Business Development

This role extends beyond restaurant operations. We are looking for someone who understands how to turn a beautiful restaurant into a destination.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for growing our private events business while creating programming that keeps guests engaged throughout the year.

• Wine dinners
• Chef tasting experiences
• Guest chef collaborations
• Cocktail and spirits events
• Brand partnerships
• Influencer and media dinners
• Seasonal activations
• Community events and special programming

What We're Looking For

• Previous General Manager or senior restaurant leadership experience in upscale or fine dining.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Experience implementing operational systems and improving restaurant efficiency.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, labor, and operating costs.
• Experience growing private dining, events, or hospitality programming.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify business opportunities and execute new ideas.
• Strong relationship builder with guests, staff, vendors, and community partners.
• Organized, hands-on leader who is equally comfortable on the dining room floor and reviewing financial performance.

, $100,000 - $125,000,