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Required Years of Experience
4 years
Job Details
The Role
The AGM is a hands-on leader from afternoon through late night, partnering with the Food & Beverage Director and the bar team to open and run the venue. You’ll lead the floor every shift, develop the team, and keep the energy and service high from the first guest to last call.
What You’ll Do
- Lead nightly service, setting the tone for warm, polished, genuine hospitality in a high-energy setting
- Build real connections with guests and regulars, turning first visits into lasting relationships
- Hire, train and develop an opening team, then coach them to consistent standards
- Support the beverage program, with a strong hand in cocktails, spirits and wine, plus staff education
- Manage flow across indoor and terrace spaces, including seasonal outdoor service
- Oversee DJ nights and late-night operations with a focus on safety and guest experience
- Support private events and buyouts
- Manage scheduling, labor, inventory and cost controls to hit budget
- Uphold service standards, health and safety requirements, and company policies
- Act as Manager on Duty and lead pre-shift meetings
What You Bring
- 4–5 years of upper management experience in high-volume bars, lounges or full-service restaurants (AGM or GM level); opening experience a strong plus
- Strong cocktail, spirits and wine knowledge, with the confidence to guide guests and teach your team
- An exceptional gift for connecting with guests: you read the room, remember names and make people feel at home
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and retain a team in a high-volume NYC setting
- Experience with nightlife, DJ programming and private events preferred
- Solid grasp of P&Ls, labor management and cost controls
- Experience with Toast POS, OpenTable and/or SevenRooms preferred
- Open availability, including late nights, weekends and holidays
- NYC Food Protection Certificate and alcohol server training certification (or ability to obtain)
What We Offer
- Salary of $90,000–$95,000 per year
- The chance to help open a new rooftop bar from the ground up
- Growth within LDV Hospitality’s portfolio
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($90,000.00 - $95,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Leadership
Team Development
Customer Relationship Management
Effective Communication
Problem Solving
Time Management
Event Coordination
Safety Awareness
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LDV Hospitality is opening a new rooftop cocktail bar in New York City, with indoor and outdoor terrace spaces, DJ nights and private events. We’re building our opening leadership team and looking for an Assistant General Manager who loves hospitality as much as they love running a great night.
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