Restaurant Consultant

Restaurant Operations Consultant / Interim General Manager — Short-Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on restaurant consultant to recruit a complete team and run a Manhattan gastropub with a strong sports and private-events focus on a short-term contract.

The successful candidate will lead daily operations, build a strong team and work closely with our event coordinator to deliver successful private parties and events alongside regular service.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and hire all front-of-house and back-of-house employees.

• Manage onboarding, training, scheduling and service standards.

• Oversee daily gastropub operations, including food service, bar operations and sports programming.

• Work with the event coordinator on event planning, staffing, service and execution.

• Create a welcoming, lively atmosphere for dining, live sports and private gatherings.

• Establish clear operating procedures and staff accountability.

• Manage labor costs, purchasing, inventory and supplier relationships.

• Provide ownership with regular updates on staffing, performance and priorities.

• Recruit and train permanent management and deliver an organized handover.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience managing gastropubs, restaurants or sports-focused bars in New York City.

• A strong record of recruiting and developing hospitality teams.

• Experience in interim management, restaurant consulting or operational turnarounds.

• Confident overseeing both front-of-house and kitchen operations.

• Experience coordinating with an events team to balance private functions and regular service.

• Available to work on-site, including evenings, weekends and key sporting events.

Please apply with your résumé, availability, proposed consulting fee and a brief outline of relevant projects.