Restaurant General Manager

Mogao Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid vacation & holidays

Professional development

Long-term growth

Supportive executive leadership

Job summary

Mogao Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a premier Asian dining and events venue in New York. You will oversee daily restaurant operations, manage both front-of-house and back-of-house leadership, and drive excellence across private events and VIP functions.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in restaurant management, strong budgeting and team-building skills, and a track record of delivering outstanding guest experiences in high-volume settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience.
• At least 2 years as General Manager or senior leader.
• Proven success in high-volume, banquet, catering, or event-focused hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with budgeting, labor, inventory, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations ensuring guest satisfaction and excellence.
• Manage Front-of-House and Back-of-House leadership teams.
• Plan and execute private events, weddings, business meetings, banquets, catering, and VIP functions.
• Coordinate kitchen, service, bar, and events teams for seamless service.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor costs, inventory, and efficiency.
• Monitor sales, labor, food cost, and profitability metrics.
• Build relationships with corporate clients, planners, and VIP guests.
• Maintain high standards of hospitality, cleanliness, food quality, and service.
• Ensure compliance with policies and health & safety regulations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on growth initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Event operations

Customer experience

Education

Bachelor''s degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

This is not a traditional restaurant management position. The General Manager will oversee a premier Asian dining destination specializing in banquets, private events, corporate functions, weddings, VIP hospitality, and large-scale celebrations.

We are looking for a proven hospitality leader who is passionate about guest experience, team development, operational excellence, and executing high-profile events. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead one of New York City’s premier Asian dining and event venues while growing with one of the region’s fastest-growing hospitality groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Manage and develop both Front-of-House and Back-of-House management teams.
• Oversee the planning and execution of private events, weddings, business meetings, banquets, catering services, and VIP functions.
• Ensure seamless coordination between kitchen, service, bar, and event teams.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor costs, inventory, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance, including sales, labor, food cost, and profitability.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and VIP guests.
• Maintain the highest standards of hospitality, cleanliness, food quality, and service.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and local health and safety regulations.
• Work closely with executive leadership on business growth initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader.
• Demonstrated success managing high-volume restaurants, banquet facilities, catering operations, or event-focused hospitality businesses.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with budgeting, labor management, inventory control, and financial reporting.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when business demands require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is a strong plus.
• Experience managing upscale Asian restaurants or fine dining concepts.
• Extensive experience with private dining, weddings, corporate events, catering, and large banquet operations.
• Familiarity with restaurant POS systems, scheduling software, and operational reporting.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate has experience managing restaurants generating $4 million+ in annual sales, or has successfully led venues that regularly host banquets, weddings, private events, or corporate functions serving 150–500+ guests.
• You are a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving operational challenges, delivering exceptional hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 annually (based on experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Long-term growth within Mogao Hospitality Group
• Supportive executive leadership team

If you are an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for leadership, event operations, and delivering outstanding guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Join Mogao Hospitality Group and help lead the next chapter of Upon the Palace.