Restaurant General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant General Manager

Location: Newburgh, NY

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Restaurant General Manager to lead the daily operations of a successful, high-volume restaurant in Newburgh, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about people, operational excellence, guest service, and driving strong financial results.

The General Manager will have overall responsibility for the restaurant’s performance, including team leadership, guest satisfaction, staffing, training, cost control, and profitability. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can build a strong management team while maintaining high standards across every aspect of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring consistent execution and an exceptional guest experience.
• Lead, coach, and develop the management team and hourly staff.
• Recruit, train, and retain high-performing team members.
• Create a positive, accountable, and team-oriented restaurant culture.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor deployment, and productivity.
• Take ownership of the restaurant’s P&L and financial performance.
• Monitor sales, labor, food costs, inventory, and operating expenses.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and maximize profitability.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, safety, and hospitality.
• Conduct regular manager meetings, team meetings, and performance reviews.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and ensure timely resolution.
• Partner with the culinary team to maintain consistency and operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, receiving, and loss-prevention procedures.
• Analyze business trends and implement action plans to improve restaurant performance.
• Support local marketing and community initiatives designed to build sales and guest loyalty.
• Maintain a strong presence on the restaurant floor and lead by example.
• Support special events, private parties, and high-volume business periods as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager or senior restaurant management role.
• Strong background in high-volume, full-service restaurant operations.
• Proven experience managing P&L, labor, food costs, and other financial metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, coach, and develop a strong management team.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Flexible schedule with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, financially savvy restaurant leader who knows how to balance hospitality with operational discipline. You should be comfortable leading from the floor, developing people, analyzing numbers, and holding the team accountable to high standards.

This position is ideal for a General Manager who wants to take ownership of an operation, develop a strong team, and make a measurable impact on the restaurant’s success.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Employee dining discounts
• Training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership environment

Ready to take the lead? If you’re an experienced restaurant leader looking for an opportunity to make an impact, build a great team, and drive results, we want to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting General Manager opportunity in Newburgh, NY!