Restaurant General Manager at Goodwin Recruiting

General Manager – Fine Dining, NYC

Overview:

A world-class fine dining sushi restaurant in New York City is seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead its front-of-house operations. This role requires a polished hospitality professional with a strong background in luxury or Michelin-caliber dining, capable of delivering exceptional guest experiences in a refined omakase setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the FOH team, ensuring seamless, high-touch service with precision and warmth.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and sushi team to execute flawless omakase service.
• Oversee recruitment, training, development, and scheduling of all FOH staff.
• Manage financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and cost controls.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, compliance, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of fine dining or Michelin-level restaurant management experience.
• Deep understanding of luxury service standards and guest relations.
• Experience in sushi or omakase dining environments strongly preferred.
• Japanese dining experience preferred but not required.
• Proven leadership in developing high-performing hospitality teams.
• Strong beverage knowledge, with sake and wine pairing expertise a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary: $120K–$125K+, commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and PTO.
• Opportunity to lead one of NYC’s premier fine dining experiences.