Restaurant Assistant General Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in New York, NY, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead a high-volume restaurant with a hands-on, energetic approach. You will drive service excellence, staff development, and financial performance in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate brings senior restaurant operations experience, strong FOH leadership, and a proven ability to elevate guest satisfaction in premium concepts.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level restaurant operations with experience leading premium, guest-focused concepts.
• Proven success managing high-volume venues ($15M+), ideally as an Assistant General Manager
• Strong floor leader with deep expertise in FOH systems, service standards, and team dynamics.
• Inspirational manager who blends accountability with mentorship to elevate performance.
• Comfortable in bold, high-energy environments with the ability to adapt quickly and bring a strong industry network.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring staff performance aligns with company standards.
• Lead, coach, and mentor managers and hourly team members to deliver exceptional service and uphold company culture.
• Manage scheduling, hiring, training, and performance evaluations for FOH staff.
• Monitor and control financials including labor, costs, and revenue to meet budget targets.
• Uphold business best practices, including compliance, disciplinary actions, and employee relations.
• Maintain guest satisfaction through strong service standards, issue resolution, and promotional engagement.

Skills

Restaurant operations

Leadership

FOH systems

Service standards

Team management

High-volume experience

Job description

Assistant General Manager – New York, NY – Up to $100k

We’re partnering with a high-profile hospitality group known for creating buzz-worthy dining experiences that mix incredible food, vibrant atmosphere, and top-tier service.This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on, high‑energy Assistant General Manager with a fun, get‑it‑done attitude to lead an established restaurant and drive success in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring staff performance aligns with company standards.
• Lead, coach, and mentor managers and hourly team members to deliver exceptional service and uphold company culture.
• Manage scheduling, hiring, training, and performance evaluations for FOH staff.
• Monitor and control financials including labor, costs, and revenue to meet budget targets.
• Uphold business best practices, including compliance, disciplinary actions, and employee relations.
• Maintain guest satisfaction through strong service standards, issue resolution, and promotional engagement.

Skills and Experience

• Proven senior-level restaurant operations with experience leading premium, guest-focused concepts.
• Proven success managing high-volume venues ($15M+), ideally as an Assistant General Manager
• Strong floor leader with deep expertise in FOH systems, service standards, and team dynamics.
• Inspirational manager who blends accountability with mentorship to elevate performance.
• Comfortable in bold, high-energy environments with the ability to adapt quickly and bring a strong industry network.