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Aqua - NYC hiring General Manager in New York, NY

General Manager

Aqua - NYCMore Info

New York, NY
Full Time • Salary ($120k - $130k)
Expires: Apr 28, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

Restaurant General Managers are responsible for hiring and training restaurant staff, ordering ingredients for kitchen staff, and talking to customers to ensure that they are happy with their service.


The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for finding suitable staff & training them, keeping a record of all income and expenses, & working with kitchen staff to develop a menu.


General Manager Job Description:

  • Manage and oversee the entire restaurant operation
  • Deliver superior guest services
  • Ensuring guest satisfaction
  • Plan and develop guest loyalty programs
  • Plan new and update existing menus
  • Plan and develop the overall restaurant marketing strategy
  • Participate at local food events
  • Respond efficiently to customer questions and complaints
  • Organize and supervise shifts
  • Manage and lead staff
  • Hire new employees
  • Training and evaluate staff performance
  • Estimate consumption, forecast requirements, and maintain inventory
  • Manage restaurant supplies
  • Control costs and minimize waste
  • Nurture a positive working environment
  • Monitor operations and initiate corrective actions
  • Implement innovative strategies to improve productivity and sales


General Manager Job Requirements:

  • 7-10 years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager or similar role
  • 5-10 years of experience customer service management
  • Extensive food and wine knowledge
  • Computer literacy
  • Familiarity with restaurant management software
  • Experience in event planning
  • Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
  • Good financial management skills
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work long hours and a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time
  • Hospitality school diploma or BS degree in Business Administration

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($120,000.00 - $130,000.00)


Required Skills

Ability to Multitask Effectively

Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Strong Organizational Skills

Ability to Multitask

Customer Focused Mindset

Ability to Adapt to Changing Situations

Ability to Handle Stressful Situations

Creativity in Menu Development

Networking Skills for Local Food Events

Strategic Thinking

Conflict Resolution skills

Strategic Planning Abilities

Ability to Motivate and Inspire a Team

Networking Skills for Local Events

Attention to Detail in Financial Management

Analytical Skills for Forecasting and Inventory Management

Attention to Detail

Financial Acumen

Ability to Analyze Financial Data

Analytical Skills for Financial Management

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Time Management in a Fast Paced Environment

Ability to Analyze Data for Decision Making

Time Management Under Pressure

Strong Work Ethic

Strategic Thinking for Marketing Initiatives

Ability to Train and Mentor Staff

Ability to Maintain a Positive Work Culture

Mentoring and Coaching Skills

Ability to Handle High Pressure Situations

Ability to Foster Teamwork

Flexibility in scheduling

Sales Acumen

Crisis Management Skills

Physical stamina for long shifts

Understanding of Food Safety Regulations

Understanding of Market Trends in the Food Industry

Understanding of Marketing Principles

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

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Italian, Japanese

Fine Dining

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Part of Aqua Restaurant Group

Two amazing cuisines, contemporary Japanese and Italian, served to your table as one fabulous experience. Aqua brings dining on a grand scale.

At our restaurant in the heart of Flatiron, just a stone’s throw from Union Square you have a choice of two restaurants serving Japanese and Italian cuisine. Order from one or both, wherever you are seated. Our menu reads Italian from the front and Japanese from the back. Our diners love to start with our signature Japanese sushi platter to share, followed by an Italian entrée and a delicious dessert. The choice is yours!

Italian and Japanese cooking match perfectly because they both share the same culinary philosophy: using the freshest seasonal produce and preparing theme simply to let their natural flavors shine. Aqua New York has two separate restaurants – Aqua Roma and Aqua Kyoto – each a master of its own cuisine to bring our unique lifestyle dining concept to your table.

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