NY Mag/Grub Street’s Fall Preview 2024:

The team behind Golden Diner has a new, dual-concept restaurant coming soon! After achieving national acclaim and recognition from various organizations and publications, including the James Beard Foundation, Food & Wine Magazine, The New Yorker, Vogue, and Resy, we’re excited to open two new concepts in Midtown Manhattan. Helmed by NY native and Korean American Chef-Owner Sam Yoo, this exciting project is located right next to the Rockefeller Center, in a space that can seat approximately 200 guests.

The space will house two concepts, separated by floors, serving quality Korean food to a global clientele. The ground floor houses an old-school Korean pub concept offering high-quality cocktails and novel bar foods. The lower level is a Korean raw bar and steakhouse concept offering classics with a Korean American twist.

We are searching for a General Manager to join our passionate team. This position will work closely with the Chef & Owner and lead our FOH team. This is a leadership role with immense room for growth, as we plan to open additional restaurant concepts.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in a concept-driven, high-volume restaurant that frequently hosts private events (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Previous experience in opening new restaurant concepts, building out a team, and implementing FOH and HR systems, strongly preferred.
• High interest and understanding of Asian and Korean cuisine, beverages, and culture.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Familiarity with fast-paced restaurant dynamic.
• Working knowledge of standard restaurant management tools (Toast POS/Payroll, Excel, Quickbooks, Resy, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in creating sophisticated beverage programs, including cocktails and wine list, is a plus.

Job Expectations

• Manage and oversee day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Lead and motivate FOH management team, including Assistant General Manager, Service Director, and Beverage Director.
• Oversee effective recruitment and onboarding of FOH hourly employees.
• Exemplify good hospitality; guide and motivate our team in creating an exceptional guest experience.
• Manage inventories (beverage, glassware, silverware, etc.) and strengthen relationships with purveyors.
• Lead the development and implementation of effective FOH systems and protocols.
• Manage weekly payroll and cash reconciliation.
• Maintain a safe and healthy facility by following and enforcing Department of Health and other regulations and restaurant standards.
• Attend weekly leadership team meetings.
• Develop strategies (together with leadership team) to manage restaurant financials, including F&B and labor costs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to grow and advance your career with a great team.
• Relatively consistent schedule with days off.
• Base salary of $115,000-$125,000 (depending on experience) + bonus potential.
• Performance-based raises and promotions.
• Paid time off.
• Health insurance with company contribution (Medical/Dental/Vision).
• 401K with company match.
• Dining discounts.

Please note this job description is not 100% comprehensive of what you may or may not be doing on the job, but it should give you a good idea of what to expect. If you like what you’ve read so far, please reach out!