General Manager – Manhattan Restaurant

Restaurant General Manager
- Manhattan

A restaurant organization is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a Manhattan operation. This confidential opportunity offers responsibility for team development, guest experience, financial performance and consistent execution, with potential for advancement as the business grows.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who builds strong teams, communicates clearly and follows through on operational priorities.

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.

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.

Experience with restaurant openings, operational turnarounds or growing restaurant organizations is a plus.

Compensation

• Base salary of $90,000-$100,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Benefits and professional-development opportunities.
• Potential for advancement as the organization grows.

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Michael Percaccio