Restaurant General Manager Jobs in New York
Restaurant General Manager jobs in New York represent one of the most active and competitive markets in the country, concentrated across full-service dining, hotel food and beverage operations, and high-volume hospitality groups at every level from first-time GM to multi-unit director. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where established operators such as Bloomin' Brands, Darden Restaurants, and Marriott International maintain lasting footprints. The most in-demand specialties are high-volume casual dining management, upscale independent restaurant operations, and multi-unit oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
A Healthier Future Starts With You
As a Head Coach (General Manager), you're the leader, strategist, and mentor of your store. You'll inspire your team, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences using data-driven insights to build healthier communities through real food.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead your team by balancing people, operations, and business performance. Build an inclusive culture while coaching talent, using technology to optimize operations and drive profitability. Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness while adapting to a dynamic environment.
Essential Functions
- People + Team Leadership: Lead the full employee lifecycle while fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusion. Ensure compliance, deliver timely feedback, and develop a strong, diverse talent pipeline.
- Food Safety + Operations: Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance, resolving facility, supply, and food quality issues while prioritizing team safety.
- Customer Experience: Deliver clean, hospitable, and brand-aligned experiences, acting on guest metrics and making data-informed business decisions.
- Financial + Business Acumen: Drive sales and profit by analyzing reports, managing costs, executing strategic plans, and creating effective schedules aligned with business goals.
- Systems, Process + Technology: Operate and support all systems, troubleshoot issues, and prioritize daily operations to ensure smooth business and guest experiences.
- Execute Head Coach Career Path Duties: Perform all essential functions outlined in the Assistant Coach role, including those from the Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member roles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in high-volume, fast-paced restaurants.
- Hands-on experience with local, organic, and sustainable products.
- ServSafe Manager or Regional Manager Food Safety Certification.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools for operations, reporting, and team communication.
- Strong financial acumen: managing budgets, labor, and P&L effectively.
- Proven experience hiring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional adaptability and problem-solving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Data-driven mindset with curiosity to identify and implement operational improvements.
- Commitment to operational excellence, hospitality, and team engagement.
- Experience in fast-casual or retail operations is a plus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Meet all physical requirements of all roles within the career path of the Head Coach including Assistant Coach role, Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member.
- 3+ years in food service, with at least 2 years in hands-on management.
- Experience hiring, developing, training, and motivating team members.
- Skilled in planning, managing, and forecasting financials, labor, and inventory.
- Hands-on experience managing and optimizing processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams collaboratively.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary + 20% bonus potential.
- Medical, dental, + vision plans.
- Paid vacation + wellness time.
- 401(k) program.
- Paid family leave.
- Complimentary greens and Sweetgreen swag.
- Opportunities to impact your team, community, and business.
- A collaborative team that lives our core values.
- Clear career path for personal and professional development.
WHO WE ARE
Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities. As we grow, we are committed to developing our people in our restaurants and at our support center, so that everyone can be part of the movement. When you join Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but help create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together.
Sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service in the uniformed services of the United States, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.
California residents: Review our applicant privacy notice HERE.
sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click here.
INTRODUCTION
A Healthier Future Starts With You
As a Head Coach (General Manager), you're the leader, strategist, and mentor of your store. You'll inspire your team, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences using data-driven insights to build healthier communities through real food.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead your team by balancing people, operations, and business performance. Build an inclusive culture while coaching talent, using technology to optimize operations and drive profitability. Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness while adapting to a dynamic environment.
Essential Functions
- People + Team Leadership: Lead the full employee lifecycle while fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusion. Ensure compliance, deliver timely feedback, and develop a strong, diverse talent pipeline.
- Food Safety + Operations: Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance, resolving facility, supply, and food quality issues while prioritizing team safety.
- Customer Experience: Deliver clean, hospitable, and brand-aligned experiences, acting on guest metrics and making data-informed business decisions.
- Financial + Business Acumen: Drive sales and profit by analyzing reports, managing costs, executing strategic plans, and creating effective schedules aligned with business goals.
- Systems, Process + Technology: Operate and support all systems, troubleshoot issues, and prioritize daily operations to ensure smooth business and guest experiences.
- Execute Head Coach Career Path Duties: Perform all essential functions outlined in the Assistant Coach role, including those from the Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member roles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in high-volume, fast-paced restaurants.
- Hands-on experience with local, organic, and sustainable products.
- ServSafe Manager or Regional Manager Food Safety Certification.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools for operations, reporting, and team communication.
- Strong financial acumen: managing budgets, labor, and P&L effectively.
- Proven experience hiring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional adaptability and problem-solving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Data-driven mindset with curiosity to identify and implement operational improvements.
- Commitment to operational excellence, hospitality, and team engagement.
- Experience in fast-casual or retail operations is a plus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Meet all physical requirements of all roles within the career path of the Head Coach including Assistant Coach role, Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member.
- 3+ years in food service, with at least 2 years in hands-on management.
- Experience hiring, developing, training, and motivating team members.
- Skilled in planning, managing, and forecasting financials, labor, and inventory.
- Hands-on experience managing and optimizing processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams collaboratively.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary + 20% bonus potential.
- Medical, dental, + vision plans.
- Paid vacation + wellness time.
- 401(k) program.
- Paid family leave.
- Complimentary greens and Sweetgreen swag.
- Opportunities to impact your team, community, and business.
- A collaborative team that lives our core values.
- Clear career path for personal and professional development.
WHO WE ARE
Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities. As we grow, we are committed to developing our people in our restaurants and at our support center, so that everyone can be part of the movement. When you join Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but help create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together.
Sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service in the uniformed services of the United States, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.
California residents: Review our applicant privacy notice HERE.
sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click here.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Restaurant General Manager Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wendy's49
- KFC14
- Eataly6
- Eataly Silicon Valley3
- Sweetgreen3
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage64
- Retail4
- Hospitality & Tourism3
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant general manager jobs across New York.
- Minimum five years of progressive restaurant management experience in a high-volume New York environment
- Valid New York State Food Protection Certificate issued by the NYC Department of Health or equivalent county authority
- Demonstrated profit and loss accountability with full responsibility for a restaurant's financial performance
- Strong knowledge of New York State Department of Labor wage and hour regulations and tip credit rules
- Proven ability to recruit, train, and retain front-of-house and back-of-house teams in a competitive market
- Experience managing compliance with New York State Liquor Authority regulations where a liquor license is held
Restaurant General Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant general manager in New York?
Most restaurant general managers in New York advance through progressively senior floor and kitchen management roles rather than through a single licensing exam. New York City requires anyone supervising food handling to hold a Food Protection Certificate, earned by completing a city-approved course and passing a written exam administered by the NYC Department of Health. Candidates with a hospitality management degree or a culinary business credential typically move into GM roles faster, and experience with New York State Labor Law compliance is consistently valued by hiring managers.
How much do restaurant general managers make in New York?
Restaurant general managers in New York earn a median of about $84,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,420 for the lowest 10% to over $143,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire restaurant general managers in New York?
Employers hiring restaurant general managers in New York right now include Wendy's, KFC, and Eataly, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's density of hotel brands, large casual-dining chains, and independent hospitality groups means openings appear across all five boroughs as well as in suburban markets throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island.
Which New York cities have the most restaurant general manager jobs?
The cities with the most restaurant general manager openings in New York are Buffalo, New York, and Rochester. New York City dominates the distribution by sheer volume of restaurants and hotel food and beverage programs, while Buffalo and Albany each support active markets driven by a mix of regional chains, independent groups, and university and convention-center hospitality operations that require full-time general management.
Are there remote restaurant general manager jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Restaurant general management is fundamentally an on-site leadership role requiring daily presence on the floor, and most positions in New York are fully in-person. About 0% of restaurant general manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be corporate-level or multi-unit oversight roles where a portion of administrative and reporting work is done off-site.
How can I get hired as a restaurant general manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is advancing from a named assistant manager or floor supervisor role within a large New York hospitality group, where internal promotion into a GM seat is common. Operators such as Delaware North, Legends Hospitality, and major hotel brands running food and beverage programs in New York regularly hire assistant general managers and develop them into full GM roles. Earning a New York City Food Protection Certificate and completing a hospitality management program at a CUNY or SUNY campus strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to restaurant general manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated in real time. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred borough or region, and the type of operation you want to run, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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