Restaurant General Manager - Fresh Concept Midtown Manhattan

Job Description

Lead. Grow. Build a Team You’re Proud Of.

Compensation: $64,350–$87,250 + Bonus

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, Meal Plan, Corporate Events

Location: New York, NY (Daytime-leaning schedule, fast-paced café environment)

Company: Confidential – Represented by Patrice & Associates

Are you an experienced Restaurant General Manager who loves developing people, elevating guest experiences, and running a fast, organized, high-volume shop — but you’re ready for a culture that actually supports you? We’re hiring a General Manager for a well-known, mission-driven fast casual brand expanding in NYC. If you lead by example, communicate with clarity, and take pride in building strong teams — this is your opportunity to grow your career while building a positive, people-focused shop culture.

Why You’ll Love This Role

A values-driven environment focused on people, quality, and culture

Supportive leadership and clear training paths for your team

A brand that prioritizes development over burnout

Bonus earning potential, strong benefits, and real growth opportunity

What You’ll Do

Lead and inspire a happy, high-performing team

Deliver Amazing Service every time and create loyal guests

Maintain fast, friendly, accurate service using speed-of-service principles

Uphold food and beverage quality, cleanliness, and safety standards

Coach in real time, address gaps quickly, and celebrate wins

Own sales, profitability, and full P&L accountability

Maximize labor efficiency through scheduling, forecasting, and smart planning

Grow revenue through merchandising, marketing, and catering initiatives

Lead shop communication, team briefs, and initiative rollouts

What You Bring

2+ years of Restaurant GM experience in fast-paced QSR or Fast Casual

Proven ability to build, develop, and retain strong teams

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Experience driving sales, managing labor, and understanding P&L levers

Coaching mindset — you set the tone and lead from the shift, not the office

Adaptable, inclusive, and motivated by developing people and performance

High integrity and commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience

Top Skills for Success

Team Leadership & Talent Development

Guest Experience & Hospitality Standards

Speed of Service Execution

P&L, Labor & Cost Control

Coaching, Accountability & Culture Building

Communication & Change LeadershipCompany Description

At Patrice & Associates – Salt Lake City, we don’t just fill roles—we deliver high-performing, culture-aligned talent using our proprietary PERFORMA hiring method, built to place leaders who stay, grow, and strengthen your business from day one. We partner with restaurants, hospitality groups, and fast-casual concepts who care about people and performance, helping them hire the right leaders the first time.

Our PERFORMATM approach ensures precision at every step—from building the ideal candidate profile, to sourcing proven operators, to presenting only those leaders who match your values, your volume, and your vision. We reduce time-to-hire, improve retention, and protect your culture by acting as a true extension of your brand. The result? More engaged teams, better guest experiences, and stronger unit-level performance.

Whether opening new locations, upgrading leadership, or building a bench for growth, Patrice SLC is your dedicated recruiting partner, transforming hiring from a gamble into a predictable, scalable system.

We don’t fill jobs. We fuel growth.

Patrice & Associates is a Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time