General Manager - Sant Ambroeus

Sant Ambroeus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sant Ambroeus is seeking a General Manager to oversee restaurant operations in New York City. The ideal candidate will ensure guest satisfaction, manage staff, and drive financial performance while maintaining the brand's integrity and quality standards. This full-time management role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead a prestigious team in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Effective time management and communication skills in English.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and possess a Food Handler’s Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operation of the restaurant and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Train and develop staff, ensuring standards are met.
• Drive financial performance by optimizing costs, revenue, and profitability.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Food Handling Skills

Job description

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950 3rd Ave #500, New York, NY 10022, USA Req #956

Thursday, May 22, 2025

SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, founded by Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli, who have adapted old-world Italian sensibilities for modern New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to include three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice, with 24 restaurant locations across Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.

Position Purpose: This role oversees the overall operation of the restaurant. It requires a seasoned restaurant professional capable of leading, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining business integrity on a full-time basis according to the restaurant’s hours of operation.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Manage departmental logistics, monitor performance, and adjust strategies to meet objectives.
- Innovate dining offerings based on demand, trends, and guest feedback, collaborating with management and culinary teams.
- Train and develop staff, ensuring standards are met and maintained.
- Oversee all operational tasks, ensuring compliance and performance follow-up.
- Create memorable guest experiences, build relationships, and represent the brand effectively.
- Manage labor, scheduling, and staff performance, setting a positive example.
- Ensure quality control over food and beverage presentation, inventory, and aesthetics.
- Drive financial performance by optimizing costs, revenue, and profitability.
- Handle administrative duties, including reports, invoices, and HR communications.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advance personal and team knowledge.

**Minimum Essential Requirements:**
- Teamwork, personal cleanliness, and basic food handling skills.
- Effective time management, communication skills in English, and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and possess a Food Handler’s Certificate.

SA Hospitality Group is committed to equal opportunity employment and making reasonable accommodations under the ADA. All employment is contingent upon verification of employment eligibility as per federal law.

**Compensation:** Salary range from $130,000 to $150,000 annually.

**Additional Details:** Full-time, management role, seniority level: Director.

Apply now to join a prestigious team dedicated to excellence in hospitality.