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Fine-Dining General Manager

New Hyde Park, NYFood & beverage & lodging$110,000 - $120,000
Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and polished General Manager to lead our team and oversee the launch of an exceptional fine-dining restaurant. The ideal candidate is hospitality-focused, results-driven, and passionate about delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead daily operations with a hands-on, guest-first approach.
  • Train, motivate, and inspire a high-performing team committed to excellence.
  • Deliver outstanding guest service, creating a welcoming and memorable atmosphere.
  • Drive financial performance, including labor cost control, budgeting, and P&L management.
  • Implement systems to optimize organization, quality, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with ownership to set and exceed service and operational standards.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of leadership experience (minimum 3 years as General Manager) in a fine-dining setting.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • A hospitality-driven mindset with a focus on team development and guest satisfaction.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
  • Self-motivated with a hands-on, “no job is too small” attitude.

What You’ll Get:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • A unique opportunity to lead a high-profile opening with proven industry leaders.

If you’re a passionate leader with a love for exceptional food, wine, and service, we want to hear from you. Join us in redefining fine dining and creating extraordinary guest experiences.lead the operations and treat the guests like family. If you are a polished professional looking to move into a unique opportunity, apply today!


General Manager Qualifications:

  • Hospitality focused
  • 5+ years experience (at least 3 as a General Manager) in fine-dining restaurants
  • Excellent wine, spirits, and beverage knowledge
  • Strongly self-motivated and great work ethic
  • Pleasant, polite, and a strong focus on guest service
  • Ability and passion for training, motivating, and leading a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Fine-dining background
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on, servant leader; Nothing is 'not your job'


At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 149714 #post

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