General Manager — Champagne Bar & Private Events

Festive & Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health stipend after 90 days

Team dining discount

Champers employee discount

Job summary

Champers Social Club in New York’s SoHo is seeking a seasoned General Manager to own the guest experience, team, beverage program, events, and the P&L. You will lead the FOH team and partner with our Director of Culinary Operations to run a single seamless restaurant.

The right candidate thrives in a high-energy, upscale setting, demonstrates leadership that builds a proactive talent pipeline, and maintains a hands-on presence during peak service, pre-shift briefings, and VIP interactions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience, including leadership roles.
• 2+ years as GM or AGM in upscale/high-volume venues.
• Deep knowledge of Champagne and sparkling wine.
• Proven ownership of restaurant P&L.
• Experience with payroll, scheduling, POS (Toast), and reservations (Resy).
• Knowledge of NYC DOH regs and liquor laws.
• Strong written and verbal communication; decisive leadership.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Champers on the floor during peak service.
• Oversee pre-shift, four-step format, and daily drill.
• Own guest experience, service quality, and beverage program.
• Build relationships with Regulars and VIPs; handle feedback.
• Maintain ambience: lighting, temperature, music, presentation.
• Lead P&L, budgeting, and cost controls with CEO.
• Grow sales through beverage programs, events, and promotions.
• Oversee scheduling and payroll; manage tip pool.
• Monitor cash handling and nightly reporting.
• Ensure DOH compliance and cleanliness.

Skills

Restaurant mgmt

GM experience

Champagne knowledge

P&L ownership

Payroll & scheduling

Hospitality leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Toast POS

Resy

Job description

Champers Social Club in New York’s SoHo is seeking a seasoned General Manager to own the guest experience, team, beverage program, events, and the P&L. You will lead the FOH team and partner with our Director of Culinary Operations to run a single seamless restaurant.

The right candidate thrives in a high-energy, upscale setting, demonstrates leadership that builds a proactive talent pipeline, and maintains a hands-on presence during peak service, pre-shift briefings, and VIP interactions.