General Manager

Din Tai Fung

$154K — $192K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
  • Strong knowledge of brand standards and front of house operations.
  • Proven leadership skills in hiring, training, and developing teams.
  • Ability to manage budgets and interpret financial statements.
  • Effective communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to lift 20+ lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee front-of-house operations to ensure service excellence and brand standards.
  • Lead by example, fostering a positive culture through training and coaching.
  • Set and communicate performance expectations, holding team members accountable.
  • Manage budgets, monitor profitability, and drive profit-improvement initiatives.
  • Create effective staffing schedules that meet business needs.
  • Manage inventory and vendor relationships for operational support.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay & Benefits
  • Employer contribution for medical insurance for employees and dependents
  • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Commuter Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts through BenefitHub
  • Employee Meal Discounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
  • Quarterly Wellness Days for additional time off
  • Car Allowance
  • Bonus Eligible
  • Opportunities for growth and internal promotions
Full Job Description
As General Manager, you're the co-captain of the restaurant, partnering with the Executive Kitchen Manager to keep everything running at the top of its game. You own the front-of-house, champion service excellence, manage inventory and costs, and plan labor. With a sharp eye on team development, financial performance, and smooth operations, you help shape the culture and drive success every single shift.

As a General Manager in Brooklyn, you'll lead a fast-paced, high-performing restaurant while developing a team that takes pride in delivering an outstanding dining experience every day.

LOCATION: 567 Fulton St. Brooklyn, NY 11201

SALARY RANGE FOR GENERAL MANAGER: $154,000 - $192,500 annual base salary, plus eligibility for the annual incentive plan based on individual and company performance.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits
  • Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
  • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Commuter Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts through BenefitHub
  • Employee Meal Discounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance (accrued based on length of service)
  • Paid Sick Leave (PSL) to care for your health or loved ones
  • Quarterly Wellness Days - extra time off to recharge every season
  • Car Allowance
  • Bonus Eligible
  • Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversees all front-of-house operations to ensure service excellence, brand standards, and consistent daily execution.
  • Leads by example, fostering a positive, professional culture through hiring, training, coaching, and motivating staff to meet company goals.
  • Sets and communicates performance expectations, holds team members accountable, aligns staff with business strategies, and maintains transparent communication with leadership.
  • Manages budgets and financial reports, monitors profitability, ensures accounting compliance, and drives sales and profit-improvement initiatives.
  • Creates effective schedules that meet business and labor needs, ensures proper staffing levels, and builds a strong leadership pipeline.
  • Manages inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to ensure efficiency, quality, and operational support.


JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL MANAGER:
  • 3+ years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
  • Strong knowledge of brand standards, steps of service, and front of house operations.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience hiring, training, and developing service-driven teams.
  • Ability to manage budgets and interpret financial statements (e.g., labor cost, P&L).
  • Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift 20+ lbs.
  • Comfortable with being exposed to hot and cold temperatures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Hospitality, or related field.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally.

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