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Fine Dining General Manager
We are seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead operations at a high-end fine dining restaurant in Manhattan. This role requires a hospitality professional who thrives in luxury environments, leads by example, and is passionate about creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Fine Dining General Manager Benefits:
- Health Benefits
- Competitive Base salary
- Opportunities for long-term growth
- PTO
Fine Dining General Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee, lead, and manage all aspects of daily operations with a strong and visible presence during service
- Uphold and elevate fine dining service standards through ongoing staff training and development
- Cultivate a professional, guest-first culture through mentorship, leadership, and clear communication
- Develop and implement SOPs that ensure operational excellence, consistency, and efficiency
- Maintain guest satisfaction by anticipating needs, handling VIP relationships, and monitoring service performance
- Collaborate with the culinary team and ownership to align service standards with menu execution and guest expectations
- Manage budgets, labor, inventory, and cost controls while identifying opportunities to improve profitability
- Ensure compliance with NYC DOH health codes, labor laws, and all other regulatory requirements
Fine Dining General Manager Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Toast
- 3+ years of experience as a General Manager in a fine dining Restaurant
- Strong leadership and managerial skills with a hands-on approach to service and operations
- Exceptional knowledge of hospitality standards and luxury service techniques
- Proven track record of team development, guest relations, and high-performance management
- Business acumen in budgeting, cost control, financial strategy, and reporting
- Sommelier certification or extensive wine/beverage knowledge is a strong plus
- Ability to build and maintain a positive and professional work 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: 160245
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Elizabeth Wetherhold