Restaurant General Manager – Fine Dining Sushi

Recruiting Partner: Robert Goebel

New York, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $120,000 to $125,000 | Job ID: 164923

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General Manager – Fine Dining Sushi | New York, NY

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the team at one of New York City’s most acclaimed fine dining sushi restaurants. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class hospitality group and oversee the daily operations of an intimate, high-touch dining experience known for its precision, elegance, and artistry.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences with a strong focus on hospitality, consistency, and detail.
  • Collaborate closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless service and execution at the highest level.
  • Manage scheduling, training, and development of staff, fostering a culture of excellence and professionalism.
  • Oversee financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and cost control.
  • Maintain standards of service, cleanliness, and compliance in line with fine dining operations.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of management experience in fine dining or Michelin-rated restaurants.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, omakase-style service, and premium wine/sake programs is highly preferred.
  • Direct experience in sushi or omakase restaurants is a major plus.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • A passion for hospitality and creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious restaurant group

If you are a polished and dynamic leader with a passion for world-class hospitality, we’d love to connect with you.

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: 164923

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. 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.

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