Restaurant General Manager | $75K + Bonus | Glens Falls, NY

Earn $75,000 annually plus a 10% bonus opportunity leading an established upscale casual restaurant featuring a scratch kitchen, craft cocktail program, and strong local following in Glens Falls.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity overseeing a team of more than 20 employees while directing daily operations, guest experience, financial performance, staffing, and service execution.

You'll work directly with ownership in a stable, growing operation where you'll have meaningful influence over team development, operational consistency, and overall business performance.

If you're an experienced restaurant leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving systems, and creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd like to speak with you.

Location

Glens Falls, NY

Compensation

• $75,000 annual salary
• 10% bonus opportunity
• Full-time salaried position
• Paid biweekly

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Company dining perks
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral program
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Free parking

Schedule

• Approximately 50 hours per week
• Five-day workweek
• Full open availability required
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required

Why This Role Stands Out

• Established upscale casual restaurant with strong community reputation
• Scratch kitchen and craft cocktail program
• Direct partnership with ownership
• Leadership responsibility for a team of 20+ employees
• Opportunity to influence operations, staffing, and guest experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term growth potential within a growing hospitality organization

About the Role

As General Manager, you'll serve as the operational leader of the restaurant, responsible for maintaining service standards, developing managers and team members, driving financial performance, and ensuring consistent execution across all departments.

This is a highly visible leadership role that combines hospitality, operations, financial management, and team development. Success in this position requires strong floor presence, accountability, and the ability to lead confidently during busy service periods.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead confidently during busy service periods
• Develop managers and hourly team members
• Build accountability throughout the organization
• Drive operational consistency and execution
• Manage costs while maintaining quality standards
• Foster a positive and performance-focused culture
• Communicate effectively with ownership and department leaders
• Support continued restaurant growth through strong leadership

About the Restaurant

This established upscale casual restaurant combines a scratch kitchen, craft cocktail program, and hospitality-driven service model.

Known throughout the community for quality food, beverage execution, and guest experience, the restaurant continues to build on a strong foundation while investing in team development and operational excellence.

Ownership remains actively involved and values collaboration, accountability, and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily restaurant operations
• Manage P&L performance and financial results
• Oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory controls
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships
• Create and manage staff schedules
• Oversee payroll administration
• Train, coach, and develop managers and team members
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure consistent guest experience execution
• Lead and manage a team of 20+ employees
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts
• Monitor labor and operating costs
• Maintain accountability across all departments

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Restaurant General Manager experience
• Strong P&L management experience
• Experience leading upscale casual restaurant operations
• Inventory, purchasing, and vendor management experience
• Scheduling and payroll experience
• Proven team development and coaching abilities
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Food safety knowledge
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• English language proficiency required

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.