General Manager - Upscale Restaurant

COREcruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking a General Manager for an upscale restaurant in New York City to own the operation and drive guest experience and financial performance.

You will lead the floor and back-of-house teams, manage the full P&L, forecast budgets, and set the standards for service, quality, and culture. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to develop and mentor a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven GM experience in a full-service premium concept.
• Background in upscale or fine dining environments.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L, labor, and cost management.
• Hands-on leader on floor and in numbers.
• Ability to build, train, and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Owning the full P&L - driving revenue, managing costs, and hitting financial targets
• Overseeing day-to-day operations with a strong presence on the floor
• Leading and developing management and hourly teams
• Managing labor, scheduling, and staffing levels in line with business needs
• Partnering with BOH leadership to ensure seamless service and product quality
• Monitoring and improving KPIs, efficiencies, and overall performance
• Handling budgets, forecasting, and identifying opportunities for growth
• Creating a strong culture, accountability, and team engagement

Skills

P&L ownership

Labor management

Team leadership

Operations leadership

Forecasting

Job description

General Manager - Upscale Restaurant

Location: New York City

Salary: $85,000 to $105,000

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established hospitality group with a portfolio of vibrant, high-quality concepts across NYC. They’re looking for a strong General Manager to take full ownership of one of their upscale restaurants - driving both guest experience and financial performance.

This is a true GM role - you’ll be running the business, leading the team, and owning the numbers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning the full P&L - driving revenue, managing costs, and hitting financial targets
• Overseeing day-to-day operations with a strong presence on the floor
• Leading and developing management and hourly teams
• Managing labor, scheduling, and staffing levels in line with business needs
• Partnering with BOH leadership to ensure seamless service and product quality
• Monitoring and improving KPIs, efficiencies, and overall performance
• Handling budgets, forecasting, and identifying opportunities for growth
• Creating a strong culture, accountability, and team engagement

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a General Manager in a full service, premium concept
• Background in upscale or fine dining environments
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, labor, and costs
• Hands‑on leader who is equally comfortable on the floor and in the numbers
• Ability to build, train, and lead high‑performing teams

If you’re a driven operator who understands both service and the business side of restaurants, this is a great next step.