Assistant General Manager

The Chef Agency

$90K — $105K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years dining room management experience in upscale/fine-dining NYC restaurants
  • Demonstrated stability in employment history
  • Expertise in managing large teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences
  • Experience in training and developing FOH teams with a focus on service standards
  • Ability to lead and maintain presence during peak business hours
  • Skilled in scheduling and labor management in a fast-paced setting
  • Hospitality management, business, or culinary degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and staff performance in a high-volume restaurant
  • Train and mentor front-of-house teams to uphold service excellence
  • Manage scheduling, labor oversight, and operational workflow
  • Ensure a positive dining experience for guests through attentive service
  • Lead service during busy periods, maintaining a calm and steady approach
  • Implement and maintain service standards, ensuring consistency throughout shifts

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness Benefits including $100 monthly wellness stipend
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Quarterly Dining Credit
  • Dining Discounts
Full Job Description
24th August, 2026

Location - New York, NY
Salary - $90-105k
Benefits - Health & Wellness Benefits (including $100 monthly wellness stipend), PTO, Quarterly Dining Credit, Dining Discounts

High-volume Lebanese-Mediterranean restaurant in NoMad known for modern + traditional Lebanese cuisine and strong group dining.

Qualifications:
  • Tenure that shows stability in prior roles (no job-hoppers)
  • 5+ years of dining room management experience in an upscale to fine-dining, high-volume NYC restaurant
  • Proven track record managing large teams and delivering high-level guest experiences in busy environments
  • 'Strong experience training and developing FOH teams including service standards, service flow, and consistency
  • Ability to maintain strong floor presence and lead service during high-volume periods
  • Comfortable managing scheduling, labor oversight, and operational execution in a fast-paced environment
  • Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or Culinary is a plus but not required
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
Requirements:
  • Excellent communication skills with both guests and staff
  • Calm, steady leadership presence on the floor during busy service periods
  • Team-first mindset with strong coaching and development skills
  • Detail-oriented and organized with strong follow-through on systems and standards
  • Quick thinker who enjoys problem-solving in a high-volume restaurant environment

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