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Our partner is a trailblazing, award-winning restaurateur with a lineup of imaginative restaurants throughout New York. She has been instrumental in evolving the Chinese food scene in the U.S., and her next project is sure to be a game-changer. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to join a stellar team of hospitality pros on a restaurant that’ll be unlike any other.
This upscale, intimate restaurant will showcase classic cocktails, natural wines, and premium craft spirits, perfectly complemented by coastal Mediterranean dishes in a stunning setting. With an anticipated opening of November, we are now seeking an exceptional General Manager to come in from the ground up.
We seek an energetic, unconventional leader who’s passionate about creating beautiful experiences, and not afraid of doing things differently. Main responsibilities include:
- Directing and participating in the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring quality and consistency are of the highest standards;
- Designing diverse and seasonally-inspired menus that are enticing and intriguing;
- Building meaningful relationships with guests, creating a warm, welcoming setting that guests would wish to return to again and again;
- Implementing and utilising operational systems effectively, including inventory, budgeting, and purchasing systems;
- Recruiting, hiring, and training a top team;
- Providing regular guidance, coaching, feedback, and recognition to ensure the team is motivated and equipped to perform at a high level;
- Providing a safe and positive environment for both guests and team members alike;
- Managing the P&L, setting and achieving budgetary targets, driving overall business profitability;
- Staying knowledgeable and in touch with industry trends and best practices; adapting the restaurant to stay competitive.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of restaurant management experience in highly-regarded restaurants;
- 2+ years of experience in high-calibre cocktail bars;
- A proven record of successfully opening a high-profile restaurant in New York;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to easily build rapport with guests and staff;
- Strong financial acumen; ability to manage P&Ls, budgeting and forecasting;
- Savviness with various operational systems and POS;
- A proactive, results-oriented attitude, and a drive for excellence!
What’s on the table:
- Join an ambitious, entrepreneurial team with exciting growth ahead;
- Be a part of an opening from the ground up, participate in the decision-making process from the start;
- A competitive salary;
- An opportunity to advance to a more senior role in the near future.
