General Manager

Motek New York • New York, NY

21d • $120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Motek, part of the Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is a Mediterranean concept restaurant seeking a General Manager. The General Manager has full accountability for daily restaurant operations, overseeing front- and back-of-house teams. The role is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences through consistent brand standards, operational excellence, and strong financial performance while fostering a positive, motivated, high-performing team culture. It requires strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a passion for hospitality.

Requirements

• At least five years of leadership experience managing high-volume, fast-paced front-of-house restaurant operations.
• Knowledge of service standards, guest experience, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to consistently enforce policies.
• Experience managing budgets, labor, inventory, and operational costs to achieve financial goals.
• Ability to plan staffing, scheduling, and team productivity while maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail across service quality, operational processes, and team performance.
• Effective communication and a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in hospitality or business, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with marketing, sales initiatives, and strategies to increase revenue.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations and front- and back-of-house performance.
• Manage, lead, and mentor floor managers and staff.
• Maintain the highest service quality standards.
• Develop and implement risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and track corporate mandates and daily reports.
• Analyze staffing needs, create staffing plans, and identify growth opportunities.
• Interview, screen, and recruit job applicants.
• Coach and train management staff to maximize performance.
• Ensure team morale, productivity, and fiscal responsibility.
• Monitor operational activities and expenses.
• Assist in setting and tracking sales forecasts and profitability reports.
• Keep C-suite leadership informed about sales performance and key operational issues.
• Drive sales growth through marketing initiatives, networking, and staff incentives.
• Manage budgeted revenues, cost of sales, labor, supplies, and operating cash flow.
• Review monthly profit and loss statements and take action on variances.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Wages paid weekly.
• Growth opportunity.
• 401k savings plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed