Assistant General Manager | Trendy Neighborhood | NYC

Join a prestigious fine dining brand that benchmarks hospitality, service, and culinary innovation excellence. This well-regarded restaurant in one of the city's hottest new neighborhoods is recognized for providing exceptional guest experiences, seamlessly combining luxury with precision. They seek an Assistant General Manager who is enthusiastic about leadership, hospitality, and promoting operational excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Role Summary:As the Assistant General Manager, you will play a critical role in leading daily operations, ensuring service excellence, and maintaining brand standards. You will work closely with the General Manager to oversee all aspects of front-of-house operations, financial performance, and team development while upholding the restaurant's reputation for delivering world-class hospitality.Key Responsibilities:Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless execution of service while maintaining the highest guest experience standards.Uphold and enforce brand standards, ensuring consistency in hospitality, food quality, and ambiance.Anticipate and resolve operational challenges in real time, maintaining an exceptional level of service in a high-volume environment.Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth coordination between front- and back-of-house teams.Assist in managing the restaurant's P&L, driving profitability through effective cost control, labor management, and revenue optimization.Monitor and analyze key performance metrics, including guest feedback, sales trends, and labor efficiency, providing strategic recommendations to enhance performance.Execute marketing and promotional initiatives to drive guest engagement and repeat business.Foster a strong, positive workplace culture that empowers team members and promotes professional growth.Lead, coach, and mentor a team of managers and staff, ensuring alignment with the restaurant's service philosophy and brand ethos.Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management to build a team that embodies hospitality excellence.Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, maintaining a pristine and legally compliant operation.Serve as an ambassador of the brand, ensuring that every guest experience reflects the company's vision and values.Qualifications:Proven experience as an AGM, Senior Manager, or similar leadership role in a high-volume, fine dining or luxury hospitality environment for a minimum of three to five years.Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and drive a high-performing team.Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, cost controls, and P&L oversight.A guest-first mindset, with a passion for delivering impeccable hospitality and anticipating guest needs.High-level operational expertise, with the ability to manage complex service flows in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations with grace.A commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, always seeking ways to elevate the guest experience and team performance.What We OfferCompetitive salary + performance-based bonusComprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insuranceLeadership development and career growth opportunities within a globally recognized brandA dynamic and supportive work environment, where passion for hospitality thrivesIf you are a hospitality leader with a strong appreciation for fine dining and operational excellence, apply now to join a great brand and become part of an unparalleled dining experience.

Created: 2025-02-20