General Manager | Central Park Boathouse

Legends Global•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations at the Central Park Boathouse, including restaurant service, private events, catering, guest experience, financial performance, staff leadership, and venue operations. This role ensures the venue maintains exceptional hospitality standards while maximizing profitability and operational efficiency in a high-volume luxury environment. The GM serves as the senior on-site leader and brand ambassador for one of New York City’s premier dining and event destinations.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail.
Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes.
Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and work well as a team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
7–10+ years of senior hospitality or venue management experience.
Experience managing high-volume restaurants, event venues, hotels, or landmark properties.
Strong understanding of food & beverage operations and event management.
Proven leadership, financial management, and operational planning skills.
Union labor environment experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Luxury hospitality or iconic NYC venue experience
Multi-outlet food and beverage management.
Wedding and large-scale event operations.

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of the restaurant, event spaces, outdoor dining, and boating concessions.
Ensure seamless execution of weddings, corporate events, private dining, and seasonal programming.
Maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction.
Oversee opening/closing procedures and operational readiness.
Practice safe work habits and complete company and venue safety and general compliance training.
Recruit, train, mentor, and manage department heads and hourly staff.
Foster a culture of hospitality excellence, accountability, and teamwork.
Conduct performance reviews and implement staff development plans.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, union agreements (if applicable), and HR policies.
Manage P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
Monitor labor, food, beverage, and operational expenses.
Drive revenue growth through strategic programming, events, and guest experience initiatives.
Analyze financial reports and implement corrective action where needed.
Maintain a luxury-level guest experience for restaurant patrons and event clients.
Resolve escalated guest concerns professionally and efficiently.
Build relationships with VIP clients, wedding planners, tourism partners, and community stakeholders.
Partner with sales and catering teams to execute high-profile events.
Ensure flawless coordination between culinary, operations, and event staff.
Oversee banquet operations and service standards.
Ensure adherence to NYC health regulations, food safety standards, liquor laws, and venue policies.
Maintain emergency preparedness and operational risk management procedures.
Maintain a pleasant and collaborative attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management.
Adheres to the Legends Global and venue company policies.
Complete other duties as assigned by management.
Available to work non-traditional hours (Nights, Weekends & Holidays)