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General Manager

Goodwin Recruiting
Lynbrook, NY, United States
  • Full-time

General Manager

This is a rare opportunity to step into the General Manager role at a high-energy, full-service restaurant that blends elevated cuisine, craft cocktails, and nightly live entertainment. The environment is vibrant, loud, and fast-paced, requiring a confident operator who thrives in high-volume service and knows how to lead teams in an experiential dining setting.

General Manager Benefits and Compensation

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid time off, including vacation and select holidays
  • Long-term growth opportunity within a well-funded, expanding restaurant group

General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years as a General Manager in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
  • Proven ownership of P&L performance, including COGS, labor, and controllables
  • Experience managing complex operations with entertainment, bar, and late-night service
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

General Manager Must Haves

  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to command a loud, high-energy room
  • Direct oversight of inventory systems, vendor relationships, and cost controls
  • Daily management of labor deployment, scheduling, and floor execution
  • Strong presence during peak service, events, and live-music programming

General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Background in nightlife-driven, entertainment-forward, or experiential dining concepts
  • Strong bar and beverage knowledge with cocktail-heavy volume experience
  • Track record of developing managers and building accountable leadership teams
  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to balance culture, performance, and discipline



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