General Manager / Managing Partner – Kosher Café in Riverdale, Bronx, NY

General Manager / Managing Partner – Kosher Café in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
💰 Salary: $90K - $120K (Based on Experience) Benefits (TBD) Equity Opportunity

Are you a hospitality leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, eager to take ownership and make a lasting impact? Do you thrive in a community-driven, sustainability-focused environment? If so, this is an extraordinary opportunity to lead an established and beloved kosher café in Riverdale, Bronx, NY—with the added potential for equity in the business.

More than just a café, we are a cornerstone of the Riverdale community, dedicated to sustainability, quality, and creativity. Our food philosophy is simple: source the best seasonal ingredients and let them shine. We partner with small farms to bring fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared dishes to our guests.

Our café is a gathering place where customers can connect over great food in a warm and welcoming environment. While we are kosher-certified under the Riverdale Vaad, we also offer allergy-friendly, vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian options—ensuring an inclusive dining experience for all.

We are looking for a General Manager / Managing Partner who is not just seeking a job but a true leadership role with ownership potential. This position is ideal for a former business owner, an experienced GM, or a café operations leader ready to take the next big step.

As GM / Managing Partner, you will have full operational control, shaping the future of the café while maintaining its community-driven mission and farm-to-table approach. You’ll lead a passionate team, oversee financial performance, drive innovation, and help grow the brand—all with the potential to have a true stake in the business.

✅ Oversee daily operations, ensuring seamless service and a top-tier guest experience.
✅ Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of baristas, chefs, and FOH staff.
✅ Drive sales and profitability, implementing creative strategies to boost revenue while staying true to our mission.
✅ Curate and evolve the menu in collaboration with the culinary team, focusing on seasonal and farm-sourced ingredients.
✅ Manage financial performance, including P&L oversight, budgeting, and cost control.
✅ Ensure compliance with kosher certification, health regulations, and the highest standards of quality.
✅ Engage with the local community, strengthening relationships and enhancing the café’s reputation as a go-to destination.
✅ Oversee marketing and events, driving foot traffic and increasing brand awareness.

✔ A natural leader with a strong background in café or restaurant management.
✔ Entrepreneurial-minded, eager to take ownership and introduce fresh ideas.
✔ Passionate about food, sustainability, and community engagement.
✔ Financially savvy, with experience managing budgets, revenue, and cost control.
✔ Knowledgeable (or willing to learn) about kosher food service.
✔ Operationally strong, with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
✔ A people-first manager, able to build and inspire a team.

✨ Lead a beloved, mission-driven café with deep community roots.
✨ Take ownership of the business with the opportunity for equity.
✨ Work with high-quality, local, and seasonal ingredients, shaping an evolving menu.
✨ Enjoy autonomy and creative freedom in decision-making.
✨ Competitive salary ($90K - $120K) benefits equity potential.
✨ A perfect fit for former business owners, strong GMs, or café operations pros looking for a true leadership role.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and build something truly special, we'd love to hear from you! 🚀

Apply here or email us at:
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