General Manager

An acclaimed hospitality brand is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-profile new restaurant opening in the West Village. This is a "World's Best Top 50" brand expanding into the US market. This role is ideal for a calm, respected operator with a strong book of talent, a shared moral compass, and the ability to lead an elevated yet approachable dining room. The GM must be composed under pressure and experienced in navigating high-visibility openings. Ideal candidate has experience with South American cuisine.

Requirements

• 2–3 years as a General Manager, or a senior AGM from a serious concept ready to step into a GM role
• Strong working knowledge of a P&L, including the ability to adjust operations accordingly
• Hands-on with invoicing, reporting, and administrative systems
• Background in South American concepts strongly preferred
• Spanish speaking not required or but strongly preferred
• Experience in upscale, refined dining that is elevated but approachable
• Well versed in the NYC market, including prior experience navigating a review.

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring, interviews, and training; build a cohesive FOH team aligned with the brand
• Serve as the visible floor leader—able to control the room with ease
• Maintain service excellence with calm, high-touch leadership
• Oversee daily operations, labor, and cost controls informed by P&L insights
• Ensure readiness for opening review process and post-opening evaluation
• Maintain compliance with NYC DOH and labor standards

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel internationally for training
• Full working availability to the opening phase

Personal Qualities

• Calm, adaptable, and unshaken under pressure
• Poised, professional, and emotionally intelligent
• Hands-on leader with warmth, clarity, and authority

Benefits

• Salary DOE
• 10% Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Laundry services & cell phone reimbursement