A vibrant and stylish Italian restaurant in the heart of New York City, known for its refined yet approachable cuisine, warm hospitality, and elevated dining experience. We bring a modern sensibility to traditional Italian dining, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and impeccable service. We are seeking a passionate and experienced General Manager to lead our team and continue building on our strong reputation.

Position Summary

The General Manager will oversee the daily operations, ensuring a seamless guest experience, fostering a positive team culture, and driving financial performance. This role requires a dynamic, hands-on leader with a deep understanding of hospitality, team development, and operational excellence in a high-volume, upscale environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and inspire all front-of-house staff, ensuring hospitality excellence and adherence to service standards
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef and back-of-house team to ensure smooth coordination and execution
• Oversee all aspects of daily operations, including opening/closing procedures, reservations, guest flow, and service pacing
• Manage P&L, budgeting, labor, inventory, and cost control initiatives to achieve revenue and profitability goals
• Maintain a culture of accountability, professionalism, and warmth throughout the restaurant
• Act as the face of the restaurant, engaging with guests, resolving issues, and ensuring a consistently high-quality experience
• Recruit, hire, and onboard team members, fostering professional development and retention
• Implement systems and SOPs to drive operational efficiency and consistency
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations
• Liaise with ownership and report on performance metrics, challenges, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a high-end, full-service restaurant
• Deep understanding of NYC dining culture and guest expectations
• Proven leadership and team-building skills in a high-volume environment
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, cost controls, and scheduling
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for hospitality, food, and service excellence
• Working knowledge of reservation and POS systems (Resy, Toast, Aloha, etc.)
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Health insurance and paid time off
• Dining discounts and growth opportunities within the restaurant group
• Equinox Membership

Compensation Details

Base Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program