Opening AGM: Lead Service & Wine in NYC

LDV Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $90,000–$95,000 per year

Opportunity to open a new restaurant

Growth within LDV Hospitality’s портфо

Open kitchen and events exposure

Job summary

LDV Hospitality is opening a new full‑service restaurant and bar in New York City. We seek an Assistant General Manager to lead breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts, partnering with the Food & Beverage Director and culinary team to open and run the venue.

You’ll hire, train and develop the opening team, coach for consistency, and manage a hospitality‑driven service culture while ensuring health and safety and financial targets.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of upper management experience in full-service restaurants (AGM or GM level)
• Open availability including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Strong wine knowledge with ability to guide guests and teach your team
• Solid grasp of P&Ls, labor management and cost controls
• Experience with Toast POS, OpenTable and/or SevenRooms preferred
• NYC Food Protection Certificate or ability to obtain
• Sommelier certification a plus and valuable for wine program leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service across multiple meal periods and set the tone for hospitality
• Build real connections with guests and regulars, turning visits into lasting relationships
• Hire, train and develop an opening team and coach for consistency
• Support the beverage program with wine education and list development
• Oversee supervisors and ensure smooth handoffs between dayparts
• Manage scheduling, labor, inventory and cost controls to hit budget
• Support private dining and events and uphold safety and company policies
• Act as Manager on Duty and lead pre-shift meetings

Skills

Upper management experience

Hospitality leadership

Wine knowledge

P&L and cost controls

Team building and coaching

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Sommelier certification

Tools

Toast POS

OpenTable

SevenRooms

Job description

LDV Hospitality is opening a new full‑service restaurant and bar in New York City. We seek an Assistant General Manager to lead breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts, partnering with the Food & Beverage Director and culinary team to open and run the venue.

You’ll hire, train and develop the opening team, coach for consistency, and manage a hospitality‑driven service culture while ensuring health and safety and financial targets.