Restaurant General Manager Jobs in New Jersey
Restaurant General Manager jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in the state's dense food-service corridors, from Jersey City and Newark's booming restaurant scene to the Atlantic City casino resort dining operations and the suburban mall and highway dining clusters of Bergen and Middlesex counties. Major employers with lasting New Jersey footprints include Aramark, Darden Restaurants, and Marriott International, which operates hotel food and beverage programs throughout the state. The most consistent openings are for managers with backgrounds in high-volume casual dining, full-service hotel restaurants, and multi-unit quick-service operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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GENERAL MANAGER — NEW RESTAURANT OPENING
Han Dynasty Restaurant Group | Jersey City, NJ
Han Dynasty Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operation of our newest location in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Known for bold, authentic Sichuan cuisine and a high-energy dining experience, Han Dynasty is looking for a hospitality leader who understands that a successful restaurant is built through great people, disciplined operations, exceptional food and service, and consistent financial performance.
This is a key leadership position with responsibility for building the opening team, establishing the restaurant's culture and operating standards, executing a successful opening, and delivering strong long-term results.
THE ROLE
The General Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the Jersey City restaurant, working directly with the Director of Operations and ownership.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable on the dining room floor, reviewing a P&L, coaching a manager, resolving a guest issue, analyzing labor, and preparing the restaurant for a busy service.
This is not a desk-management position. We are looking for a visible, engaged leader who sets the standard through presence, accountability, and example.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
New Restaurant Opening
- Partner with senior leadership to execute all aspects of the Jersey City opening.
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop the opening management and hourly teams.
- Establish opening pars, operating systems, service standards, training procedures, and daily routines.
- Coordinate pre-opening training, mock services, opening inventories, vendor readiness, and operational setup.
- Ensure the restaurant is fully prepared for opening day and the critical first months of operation.
Operations & Guest Experience
- Lead all daily FOH and BOH operations while maintaining Han Dynasty's standards for food, hospitality, cleanliness, and execution.
- Maintain a strong presence during peak services and actively manage the guest experience.
- Ensure consistent execution of company service standards and operating procedures.
- Handle guest feedback professionally and use it to improve the operation.
- Maintain restaurant facilities, equipment, organization, sanitation, and appearance at a consistently high level.
Financial Performance
- Take ownership of restaurant-level financial performance and P&L results.
- Develop and manage labor based on forecasted sales and business needs.
- Monitor food, beverage, labor, operating expenses, purchasing, waste, and controllable costs.
- Review sales, PPA, product mix, labor productivity, COGS, inventory, and other operating KPIs.
- Identify opportunities to increase revenue while protecting profitability and the guest experience.
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and financial reviews.
Leadership & Team Development
- Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and hospitality.
- Recruit and retain strong management and hourly talent.
- Coach and develop managers into effective restaurant leaders.
- Conduct productive pre-shifts, manager meetings, training sessions, and performance conversations.
- Establish clear expectations and consistently hold the team accountable to them.
- Create an environment where employees are supported, challenged, and given opportunities to develop.
Compliance & Safety
- Maintain compliance with all applicable New Jersey and local health, safety, labor, liquor, and employment requirements.
- Maintain accurate restaurant documentation and required certifications.
- Ensure proper food-safety, sanitation, cash-handling, alcohol-service, and workplace-safety procedures.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of restaurant management experience, with significant General Manager or senior restaurant leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.
- New restaurant opening experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of restaurant P&L management, budgeting, labor management, COGS, inventory, purchasing, and cost controls.
- Strong understanding of both FOH and BOH operations.
- Proven ability to recruit, train, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
- Strong leadership presence and willingness to work alongside the team.
- Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Availability to work the schedule required by the business, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Knowledge of Sichuan or Chinese cuisine is valuable but not required. Strong restaurant leadership and a genuine willingness to learn the cuisine are more important.
THE PERSON WE WANT
We are looking for someone who treats the restaurant as if it were their own business.
You should understand the numbers, but never lose sight of the guest.
You should demand high standards, but also know how to teach people how to reach them.
You should be able to identify problems before they become crises, communicate clearly with your team, and remain composed when the restaurant is at its busiest.
Most importantly, you should want to build something.
The Jersey City GM will have the opportunity to establish the culture of a brand-new Han Dynasty restaurant from the beginning and develop a team capable of delivering excellent results consistently.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive base salary, $80,000-$85,000/year, renegotiable after 6 months.
Additional compensation and benefits may include:
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Paid time off
- Health benefits
- Dining benefits
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity for continued growth within Han Dynasty Restaurant Group
Specific compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
JOIN HAN DYNASTY
If you are an experienced restaurant leader who combines strong operational discipline with genuine hospitality and you are excited by the opportunity to open, build, and lead a restaurant from the ground up, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction outlining your restaurant leadership experience and any previous new-opening experience.
Han Dynasty Restaurant Group
Jersey City, New Jersey
Han Dynasty Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
GENERAL MANAGER — NEW RESTAURANT OPENING
Han Dynasty Restaurant Group | Jersey City, NJ
Han Dynasty Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operation of our newest location in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Known for bold, authentic Sichuan cuisine and a high-energy dining experience, Han Dynasty is looking for a hospitality leader who understands that a successful restaurant is built through great people, disciplined operations, exceptional food and service, and consistent financial performance.
This is a key leadership position with responsibility for building the opening team, establishing the restaurant's culture and operating standards, executing a successful opening, and delivering strong long-term results.
THE ROLE
The General Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the Jersey City restaurant, working directly with the Director of Operations and ownership.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable on the dining room floor, reviewing a P&L, coaching a manager, resolving a guest issue, analyzing labor, and preparing the restaurant for a busy service.
This is not a desk-management position. We are looking for a visible, engaged leader who sets the standard through presence, accountability, and example.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
New Restaurant Opening
- Partner with senior leadership to execute all aspects of the Jersey City opening.
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop the opening management and hourly teams.
- Establish opening pars, operating systems, service standards, training procedures, and daily routines.
- Coordinate pre-opening training, mock services, opening inventories, vendor readiness, and operational setup.
- Ensure the restaurant is fully prepared for opening day and the critical first months of operation.
Operations & Guest Experience
- Lead all daily FOH and BOH operations while maintaining Han Dynasty's standards for food, hospitality, cleanliness, and execution.
- Maintain a strong presence during peak services and actively manage the guest experience.
- Ensure consistent execution of company service standards and operating procedures.
- Handle guest feedback professionally and use it to improve the operation.
- Maintain restaurant facilities, equipment, organization, sanitation, and appearance at a consistently high level.
Financial Performance
- Take ownership of restaurant-level financial performance and P&L results.
- Develop and manage labor based on forecasted sales and business needs.
- Monitor food, beverage, labor, operating expenses, purchasing, waste, and controllable costs.
- Review sales, PPA, product mix, labor productivity, COGS, inventory, and other operating KPIs.
- Identify opportunities to increase revenue while protecting profitability and the guest experience.
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and financial reviews.
Leadership & Team Development
- Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and hospitality.
- Recruit and retain strong management and hourly talent.
- Coach and develop managers into effective restaurant leaders.
- Conduct productive pre-shifts, manager meetings, training sessions, and performance conversations.
- Establish clear expectations and consistently hold the team accountable to them.
- Create an environment where employees are supported, challenged, and given opportunities to develop.
Compliance & Safety
- Maintain compliance with all applicable New Jersey and local health, safety, labor, liquor, and employment requirements.
- Maintain accurate restaurant documentation and required certifications.
- Ensure proper food-safety, sanitation, cash-handling, alcohol-service, and workplace-safety procedures.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of restaurant management experience, with significant General Manager or senior restaurant leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.
- New restaurant opening experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of restaurant P&L management, budgeting, labor management, COGS, inventory, purchasing, and cost controls.
- Strong understanding of both FOH and BOH operations.
- Proven ability to recruit, train, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
- Strong leadership presence and willingness to work alongside the team.
- Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Availability to work the schedule required by the business, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Knowledge of Sichuan or Chinese cuisine is valuable but not required. Strong restaurant leadership and a genuine willingness to learn the cuisine are more important.
THE PERSON WE WANT
We are looking for someone who treats the restaurant as if it were their own business.
You should understand the numbers, but never lose sight of the guest.
You should demand high standards, but also know how to teach people how to reach them.
You should be able to identify problems before they become crises, communicate clearly with your team, and remain composed when the restaurant is at its busiest.
Most importantly, you should want to build something.
The Jersey City GM will have the opportunity to establish the culture of a brand-new Han Dynasty restaurant from the beginning and develop a team capable of delivering excellent results consistently.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive base salary, $80,000-$85,000/year, renegotiable after 6 months.
Additional compensation and benefits may include:
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Paid time off
- Health benefits
- Dining benefits
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity for continued growth within Han Dynasty Restaurant Group
Specific compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
JOIN HAN DYNASTY
If you are an experienced restaurant leader who combines strong operational discipline with genuine hospitality and you are excited by the opportunity to open, build, and lead a restaurant from the ground up, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction outlining your restaurant leadership experience and any previous new-opening experience.
Han Dynasty Restaurant Group
Jersey City, New Jersey
Han Dynasty Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
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Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Restaurant General Manager Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wendy's47
- Summerwood Corporation21
- Yum & Chill Restaurant4Y
- Parade Enterprises3
- Landry's2
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant general manager jobs across New Jersey.
- Minimum three to five years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume operation
- Demonstrated ability to manage full profit-and-loss responsibility for a restaurant unit
- New Jersey Food Handler Manager Certification or ServSafe Manager Certification required
- Proven experience hiring, scheduling, and developing front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and local New Jersey health code compliance
- Experience with point-of-sale systems, labor management software, and inventory control tools
Restaurant General Manager Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant general manager in New Jersey?
Most restaurant general managers in New Jersey move up through progressive front-of-house or kitchen roles, from server or line cook to shift supervisor to assistant manager before stepping into a general manager seat. New Jersey does not require a state-issued management license for most restaurant formats, but employers consistently require a ServSafe Manager Certification, which is recognized statewide. A degree in hospitality management from a New Jersey program adds a competitive edge, and large multi-unit operators in the state often promote from within their own assistant manager pipelines.
Which companies hire restaurant general managers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring restaurant general managers in New Jersey right now include Wendy's, Summerwood Corporation, and Yum & Chill Restaurant, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Jersey's density of hotel dining programs, casino resort food and beverage operations in Atlantic City, and large suburban casual-dining corridors means hiring activity stays consistent across the year.
Which New Jersey cities have the most restaurant general manager jobs?
The cities with the most restaurant general manager openings in New Jersey are Vineland, Red Bank, and Cherry Hill. Jersey City and Newark drive volume through their rapidly expanding independent and chain dining scenes tied to New York metro overflow, while Atlantic City's casino resort properties generate steady demand for experienced managers capable of overseeing high-revenue food and beverage operations.
Are there remote restaurant general manager jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant general manager openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects the fundamentally hands-on nature of the role. The portions of the job most suited to remote work are administrative tasks like scheduling, vendor ordering, and reporting, but floor presence and team supervision keep the overwhelming majority of positions fully on-site.
How can I get hired as a restaurant general manager in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing an assistant manager or shift supervisor role at a multi-unit operator in New Jersey and building toward a general manager opening from within. Large casual-dining chains and hotel food and beverage programs in the state regularly hire into their management trainee tracks, which are designed for candidates without prior GM experience. Earning a ServSafe Manager Certification before applying signals readiness, and candidates with strong front-of-house or kitchen experience who can demonstrate measurable results in labor cost or guest satisfaction move into general manager consideration faster.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and the markets you want to work in, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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