Restaurant General Manager JN -062025-162032

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in New York City is seeking a passionate and experienced General Manager to launch a new bar concept in downtown Brooklyn. This position entails overseeing all daily operations, building a robust team culture, and curating an exceptional guest experience. It's an exciting opportunity to shape a brand new establishment in one of the world's leading culinary cities.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to $115K

Opportunities for long-term growth

Be a founding member of a new bar concept

Qualifications

• 5 years of GM experience in NYC's top cocktail bars or restaurants.
• Strong understanding of restaurant and bar operations.
• Tech-savvy operator, familiar with service platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including staffing and guest experience.
• Hire, train, and lead a high-performing team.
• Monitor financial performance and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Tools

Toast

Margin Edge

Resy

Job description

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We’re opening a brand-new restaurant in downtown Brooklyn, and we’re looking for an experienced General Manager to lead daily operations, build a strong team culture, and help shape the identity of this exciting new concept from the ground up. The General Manager will be responsible for overseeing service, managing staff, driving revenue, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. This is an opportunity for a passionate and hospitality-driven leader with a strong background in NYC’s top bar or restaurant environments.

Restaurant General Manager Pay + Benefits:

• Be a founding member of an ambitious and creative new bar concept
• Competitive salary (up to $115K)
• Opportunities for long-term growth and leadership
  
  

Restaurant General Manager Requirements + Qualifications:

• 5 years of GM experience in NYC’s top cocktail bars or restaurants
• Strong understanding of restaurant and bar operations, labor and cost management, and staff development
• A natural leader with exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Guest-focused mindset and passion for hospitality and excellence
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and eager to build something from the ground up
• Tech-savvy operator, familiar with Toast, Margin Edge, and Resy platforms
• Flexible schedule, including late nights and weekends
  
  

Restaurant General Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including service, staffing, inventory, scheduling, and guest experience
• Hire, train, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a positive and professional culture
• Partner with ownership, Executive Chef, and the Head Bartender on programming, events, and menu development
• Monitor financial performance, manage budgets, and ensure cost controls
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and labor regulations
• Lead by example during service, engaging with guests and supporting the team on the floor
  
  

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 162032 #post

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, $100,000 - $115,000,

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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