High-Volume NYC Restaurant GM: Lead, Grow & Deliver

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with bonus potential

Benefits and development opportunities

Advancement potential

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is recruiting for a General Manager to lead a high-volume Manhattan restaurant. You will oversee front- and back-of-house operations, build strong teams, and drive guest experience, quality and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in restaurant management, GM/AGM experience, and a proven track record with P&L, labor and cost controls. This on-site role requires flexible hours and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive restaurant-management experience.
• Current or recent experience as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager or experienced Assistant General Manager.
• Experience managing a complete restaurant operation in QSR, fast casual or high-volume casual dining.
• Demonstrated success hiring, training and developing restaurant teams.
• Strong understanding of P&L reports, budgeting, labor management, inventory and cost control.
• Experience with digital ordering and third-party delivery platforms.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with POS systems and restaurant-management software.
• Must currently hold a valid NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Food Protection Certificate.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front- and back-of-house operations in partnership with kitchen leadership.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and develop managers and hourly employees.
• Maintain consistent standards for guest service, food quality, cleanliness and efficiency.
• Manage restaurant financial performance, including sales, labor, inventory and controllable expenses.
• Use business forecasts and performance reports to guide staffing and operational decisions.
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships, cash controls and restaurant reporting.
• Manage takeout, online ordering and delivery operations.
• Support catering, local marketing and sales-building initiatives.
• Maintain food-safety standards and compliance with applicable workplace requirements.
• Partner with ownership on operational improvements and business-development initiatives.

Skills

General management

Leadership

P&L budgeting

Labor management

Inventory control

Digital ordering

Third-party delivery

Communication

POS systems

Restaurant software

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant-management software

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is recruiting for a General Manager to lead a high-volume Manhattan restaurant. You will oversee front- and back-of-house operations, build strong teams, and drive guest experience, quality and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in restaurant management, GM/AGM experience, and a proven track record with P&L, labor and cost controls. This on-site role requires flexible hours and US work authorization.