Restaurant General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Emily Lauro

New York, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $110,000 to $130,000 | Job ID: 162082

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We are seeking a General Manager who will lead day-to-day operations with a balance of grace, precision, and vision. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on the floor, builds strong teams, and is passionate about delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

General Manager Responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire the FOH team to maintain the highest standards of service, hospitality, and professionalism
  • Oversee all daily operations, including scheduling, labor management, and floor oversight
  • Act as the face of the restaurant, cultivating guest relationships and community connections
  • Partner closely with the Executive Chef and ownership on service flow, menu rollouts, and quality control
  • Maintain full P&L accountability, oversee inventory, cost controls, and vendor relationships
  • Hire, train, and develop a strong management team and staff
  • Ensure all DOH compliance and operational excellence standards are met

General Manager Candidate Will Have:

  • 3+ years of General Manager experience in a high-volume, fine or upscale casual dining setting
  • Strong wine knowledge, preferably with Italian or European focus
  • Experience leading diverse teams in a collaborative, hospitality-first environment
  • Proven ability to manage financial performance, hit KPIs, and drive revenue growth
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills
  • Familiarity with tools like Resy, Toast, 7shifts, or similar systems

General Manager Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range of $110,000–$130,000
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Company dining perks
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a respected hospitality group

If you are a genuine leader who leads by example, values community and craft, and wants to be part of a thoughtful and established concept.

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: 162082

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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.

Emily Lauro

Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach