Restaurant Manager

Di Nardo’s Ristorante Italiano Is Hiring an Experienced General Manager

Pound Ridge, NY | Upper Westchester County

Annual Salary: $115,000–$120,000 plus performance-based bonus potential

Housing accommodations and potential long-term business opportunities may be considered for the right candidate.

About the Opportunity

Di Nardo’s Ristorante Italiano, a family-owned restaurant serving the Pound Ridge community for over 52 years, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Restaurant General Manager to oversee daily operations and help guide the restaurant’s continued success.

We are looking for an exceptional hospitality professional who combines hands-on leadership, strong business acumen, and an entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine passion for hospitality.

The ideal candidate is a confident, motivated, and proactive leader who takes ownership of their responsibilities, inspires their team, and understands the importance of exceptional service, attention to detail, and lasting guest relationships.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who values the traditions of an established restaurant while bringing fresh ideas, initiative, and a forward-thinking approach to its future.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional service, efficiency, and consistency.

• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the dining room floor throughout service.

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and mentor employees while fostering a positive, professional, and accountable team culture.

• Build and maintain strong guest relationships, ensuring memorable dining experiences and addressing concerns professionally.

• Uphold the highest standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and hospitality.

• Manage revenue, labor costs, inventory, budgets, and overall operational performance.

• Review sales reports, financial statements, and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Proactively develop and implement strategies to increase revenue, attract new guests, encourage repeat business, and strengthen the restaurant’s presence in the community.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and applicable regulations.

• Coordinate inspections with health, fire, water, and other regulatory agencies.

• Oversee wine, food, and equipment inventories, maintaining accurate records and appropriate cost controls.

• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless service, timely food preparation, and consistent presentation.

• Oversee deliveries, opening and closing procedures, and other operational responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of restaurant management experience , preferably in upscale or fine dining.

• Proven leadership abilities with experience building, motivating, and retaining strong teams.

• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, cost management, budgeting, and operational efficiency.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Professional, personable, outgoing, and guest-focused.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of making sound decisions in the best interest of the business.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to business growth.

• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Toast POS, and restaurant management software. Experience with QuickBooks is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the restaurant for extended periods.

• Ability to climb stairs regularly.

• Ability to lift and carry supplies and inventory as required by the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation & Opportunity

• Annual salary: $115,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience.

• Performance-based bonus potential.

• Housing accommodations may be available for the right candidate.

• Potential long-term business opportunities may be considered based on experience, performance, and mutual interest.

Join Our Team

This is more than a traditional management position. It is an opportunity to become an integral part of a well-established, family-owned restaurant with a rich history, loyal clientele, and exciting potential for future growth.

We welcome candidates who take pride in their profession, lead by example, and are ready to make a meaningful, lasting contribution to our restaurant.

We look forward to hearing from you.