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Motek - Flatiron

General Manager

Motek - Flatiron, New York

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Reports to: Operations Director

Motek , a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is an Israeli-Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued customers. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations.  

Position Summary:
As General Manager, you will have full accountability for the restaurant’s daily operations, overseeing both front and back-of-house teams. You will ensure exceptional guest experiences through consistent execution of brand standards, operational excellence, and financial performance, while cultivating a positive, motivated, and high-performing team culture. This role requires strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities: 
  • Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth front- and back-of-house performance

  • Manage, lead, and mentor floor managers and staff

  • Maintain service at the highest quality standards

  • Develop and implement risk management and mitigation strategies

  • Maintain and track all 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 performance, including 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 of sales performance and key operational issues

  • Drive sales growth through marketing initiatives, networking, and staff incentives

  • Manage budgeted revenues, cost of sales (COS), labor, supplies, and operating cash flow (OCF)

  • Review monthly profit and loss statements and take action on variances

Requirements:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing high-volume, fast-paced front-of-house restaurant operations

  • Degree in hospitality, business, or equivalent professional experience preferred

  • Demonstrated knowledge of service standards, guest experience, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to consistently enforce policies

  • Proven 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 with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

  • High attention to detail across service quality, operational processes, and team performance

  • Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style

  • Experience with marketing, sales initiatives, and strategies to increase revenue is a plus

  • Bilingual proficiency is a plus

Benefits:  

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

If you’re passionate about hospitality and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences, we want you on our team!

More detail about Motek - Flatiron part of Happy Corner Hospitality Group , please visit