Restaurant General Manager

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General Manager – Fine Dining, NYC

Overview:

A world-class fine dining sushi restaurant in New York City is seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead its front-of-house operations. This role requires a polished hospitality professional with a strong background in luxury or Michelin-caliber dining, capable of delivering exceptional guest experiences in a refined omakase setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the FOH team, ensuring seamless, high-touch service with precision and warmth.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and sushi team to execute flawless omakase service.
• Oversee recruitment, training, development, and scheduling of all FOH staff.
• Manage financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and cost controls.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, compliance, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of fine dining or Michelin-level restaurant management experience.
• Deep understanding of luxury service standards and guest relations.
• Experience in sushi or omakase dining environments strongly preferred.
• Japanese dining experience preferred but not required.
• Proven leadership in developing high-performing hospitality teams.
• Strong beverage knowledge, with sake and wine pairing expertise a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary: $120K–$125K+, commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and PTO.
• Opportunity to lead one of NYC’s premier fine dining experiences.

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: 167468

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Robert Goebel

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