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Director of Operations – New Openings
*Must have Michelin Restaurant Background*
New York City
Total Salary Package up to $200k
We’re partnering with a Michelin-starred, award-winning chef who is launching multiple new restaurant concepts in New York City and is seeking a Director of Operations to help lead the next phase of growth.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a DOO, a Multi-Unit General Manager or a high-volume General Manager ready to step into a broader, strategic leadership role. You’ll oversee three distinct concepts, working closely with ownership and culinary leadership to build strong teams, systems, and culture from the ground up.
The Role
- Oversee day-to-day operations across three NYC concepts
- Support openings, systems development, and operational execution
- Lead, mentor, and develop General Managers and leadership teams
- Drive guest experience, service standards, and brand consistency
- Manage P&L performance, labor, COGS, and operational KPIs
- Partner closely with the Chef/Owner on strategy, growth, and execution
- Ensure Michelin-level standards across service, hospitality, and operations
Your Background
- Proven leadership experience within Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognized restaurants (required)
- Experience as a Multi-Unit GM or very high-volume General Manager
- STRONG footprint in the NYC hospitality scene
- Strong financial acumen (P&L, labor, COGS, forecasting)
- Hands-on, floor-focused leadership style
- Experience opening new concepts or scaling operations is highly preferred
Salary : $200,000