Chateau Royale, an upcoming new restaurant from the acclaimed team behind the West Village’s Libertine, is seeking a passionate and experienced General Manager to help open and lead our newest concept in the heart of Greenwich Village.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the culture, service, and success of a soon-to-be destination restaurant, grounded in French culinary tradition with a modern New York sensibility. Occupying a double-wide former carriage house, Chateau Royale will be our love letter to midcentury New York French dining, featuring a wood-panelled, intimate bar room on the ground floor, and a stunning dining room on the second floor. We will be serving elevated and whimsical versions of French classics, alongside a world-class wine and cocktail program.
About You:
You are a seasoned leader with a deep understanding of high-level hospitality. You bring empathy, humility, and patience to your leadership style, along with a genuine passion for teaching and developing others. You inspire through action, nurture talent, and cultivate an atmosphere where excellence is standard and kindness is non-negotiable.
You have a refined palate and a working knowledge of and passion for wine and cuisine (especially French), as well as restaurant history in New York, the USA, and the rest of the world. You thrive in fast-paced environments, lead with clarity and care, and are ready to build a world-class team from the ground up.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the hiring, training, and development of the front-of-house team including managers and hourly employees
- Establish and foster a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and continuous learning
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring a seamless and elevated guest experience
- Collaborate with ownership and our chef on opening strategy and ongoing service execution and SOP’s
- Collaborate with ownership on sales initiatives, inventory, purchasing, labor and cost management
- Implement systems for training, scheduling, inventory, and service standards
- Work 4–5 service shifts per week in a hands-on leadership role
What We're Looking For:
- Prior experience as General Manager or AGM in a high-exposure fine dining or Michelin-caliber setting, with high-volume experience as an advantage.
- Knowledge of and passion for wine, cocktails, fine cuisine, and service standards
- A proven track record of hiring, training, and mentoring successful teams
- Natural empathy, humility, and emotional intelligence
- Patience, adaptability, and an unshakable commitment to hospitality and teaching
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
- Health benefits
- Dining privileges and professional development opportunities
Opening Summer 2025 – join us in creating something extraordinary from the ground up.
