General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Tyler Spencer

Long Island City, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $70,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 166992

Job Summary

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Join a fast-growing bakery concept with multiple locations across NYC as a General Manager for one of its Manhattan locations. This is a hands-on leadership role with strong growth potential for someone who loves hospitality, great food, and team culture. We’re looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic leader who thrives in a busy, guest-focused environment. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume café or bakery settings, a passion for fresh and thoughtful food, and a genuine desire to mentor and motivate their team.

General Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary and bonus potential.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Employee meals.
  • Supportive, growth-oriented environment.
  • Attractive hours — no late nights (45+ hour work week; weekends required).

General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 3+ years of recent restaurant or café management experience (bagel or bakery experience a plus).
  • Steady work history with a proven record of leadership success.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to balance guest service with operational and financial goals.

General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Deliver an exceptional guest experience rooted in genuine hospitality.
  • Lead by example with a hands-on management style.
  • Hire, train, and develop team members to uphold company standards.
  • Maintain operational excellence across service, cleanliness, and product quality.
  • Manage inventory, scheduling, and labor while controlling costs.
  • Uphold a positive, team-oriented culture.

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: 166992

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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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