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General Manager | Acclaimed West Village Opening | NYC
New York City, NY
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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


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