The owners of Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails and Beginnings are seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager for our newest restaurant opening in Massapequa Park—a Mexican- and Hawaiian-inspired concept featuring elevated small plates and a vibrant cocktail program.
This is an opportunity to help build a restaurant from the ground up: hire and develop the team, establish service standards, and create a culture rooted in genuine hospitality, professionalism, and accountability.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A confident, dependable leader who stays calm under pressure, moves with urgency, and follows through. Someone who notices the details, anticipates problems, and makes guests and staff feel taken care of.
You should be comfortable leading a busy dining room, understanding what’s happening in the kitchen, and managing the numbers behind a successful restaurant.
THE ROLE
• Lead daily operations with a consistent presence on the floor.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop the front-of-house team.
• Help establish opening procedures, training systems, and service standards.
• Partner closely with the chef to keep front- and back-of-house operations aligned.
• Manage scheduling, labor, inventory, and operating costs.
• Understand and use sales reports and P&L statements to improve performance.
• Build guest relationships and resolve concerns with warmth and good judgment.
• Hold the team accountable through clear expectations, coaching, and consistent follow-through.
• Work closely with ownership while independently handling daily decisions and priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Proven management experience in a full-service restaurant; prior GM experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of front-of-house, bar, and back-of-house operations.
• Demonstrated success hiring, training, and retaining a strong team.
• Financial understanding of labor, food and beverage costs, and profitability.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Restaurant opening experience is a plus.
Full-time position. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays required.
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