General Manager

Hirebridge LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Employee assistance

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The Smith is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations with a guest-first mindset in a fast-paced environment. You will drive profitability, coach the team, and uphold hospitality standards while collaborating with leadership to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Corner Table Restaurants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management in fast-paced, high-volume settings.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Commitment to hospitality and guest satisfaction.
• Honesty, integrity, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Drive restaurant operations with a guest-first mindset.
• Lead daily operations with strong floor presence.
• Build a culture of hospitality, accountability, growth.
• Coach and inspire team members to perform at their best.
• Ensure consistent service standards and guest recovery.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance management for FOH.
• Manage labor, costs, and P&L fluency to drive profitability.
• Maintain schedules, systems, and safety compliance.
• Partner with CDC, Beverage Director, and L&D for training.
• Represent brand locally through marketing and partnerships.
• Support events and private dining experiences.

Skills

Restaurant mgmt

Leadership

Guest focus

Communication skills

Job description

THE SMITH

Our purpose is simple make people happy! Since 2007, we’ve served food people crave. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. We care about every meal and every moment. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. We believe in working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust to serve consistently delicious food and drinks. We have high standards for every ingredient, and we put thought into every bite.

THE POSITION: GENERAL MANAGER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help drive restaurant operation, they get pleasure out of making others happy, managing projects, and actively sharing feedback.
• Lead daily operations with a strong floor presence and a guest-first mindset
• Champion a culture of hospitality, accountability, and growth across FOH and BOH teams
• Coach, develop, and inspire team members to grow and perform at their best
• Ensure consistent execution of service standards, guest recovery, and team communication
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance management for FOH staff
• Drive profitability through labor management, cost controls, and strong P&L fluency
• Maintain accurate schedules, systems, and compliance with all workplace and safety standards
• Partner with the CDC, Corporate Beverage Director, and L&D team to support food and beverage knowledge, training, and service consistency
• Represent the brand in the restaurant and in the neighborhood through marketing, feedback response, and local partnerships
• Support seamless execution of events and private dining experiences

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT: (QUALIFICATIONS)

• You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.
• You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.
• You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.
• Learning about food and beverage excites you.
• You have 5+ years of Restaurant Management experience in fast-paced, high-volume restaurants.

WHAT MAKES US GREAT: (OUR BENEFITS)

Competitive hourly rate of pay

• Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Referral bonus program
• Generous paid time off
• A collaborative, high-performing environment with a team that takes pride in their work

The base pay range for this position is $115,000-$135,000 per year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on several factors, including but not limited to prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications, and skills, etc.

STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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