General Manager - Michelin star Upscale Japanese Omakase NYC

📍 Location: Downtown Manhattan
💼 Salary: $110,000–$120,000 base highly competitive performance-based bonus
📅 Schedule: 5 days/week (Always off Sundays one additional weekday)
🎁 Benefits: See below

We are a world-renowned, Michelin-starred omakase restaurant located in Downtown Manhattan. Our 10-seat counter offers an intimate, elevated dining experience that blends traditional Japanese culinary techniques with modern finesse. Honored with a 4-star rating from The New York Times, our restaurant is considered one of the premier destinations for omakase in New York City — known for its elegant service, pristine ingredients flown in from Japan, and a deep sense of hospitality.

We’re currently seeking a passionate and detail-driven General Manager / Sommelier to lead our front-of-house operations, guide service with poise, and manage a sophisticated beverage program.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role at one of New York’s most acclaimed fine-dining establishments — a place where excellence is expected, artistry is celebrated, and every guest experience is treated as sacred.

The current GM, who has led the team with distinction for the past three years, is relocating and will provide full support and training during the handoff. The transition is collaborative, with the full blessing and support of the ownership and team.

• Days Off: Sundays one weekday (typically Monday or Wednesday)

• Manage day-to-day service operations and team performance

• Lead and train a highly professional FOH team with grace and warmth

• Ensure exceptional guest experiences from start to finish

• Oversee staff scheduling and weekly payroll

• Hire and onboard staff with written approval from ownership

• Maintain compliance with all regulations (DOH, SLA, etc.)

• Monitor guest reservations and communications (via Tock)

• Serve as the main point of contact for guest inquiries and special requests

• Handle post-service reporting and performance tracking

• Provide administrative support to chefs and international staff when needed

• Curate and manage a beverage program with a focus on:

  • Sake

  • Champagne

  • White & Red Burgundy

  • German Riesling

  • Premium Tea Selections

• Maintain beverage inventory, vendor relationships, and ordering

• Collaborate with ownership and chefs to align beverage with seasonal menus

• Lead staff training and education on wine, sake, and pairings

• Build and maintain a CRM that captures client preferences and feedback

• Deliver truly personalized hospitality for returning and VIP guests

• Elevate the overall dining room flow and ensure service is seamless

• 5 years of fine dining leadership experience (GM, AGM, Beverage Manager, Sommelier)

• Michelin or luxury restaurant background strongly preferred

• Deep knowledge of wine and sake; certifications such as CMS, WSET, or Sake Sommelier are a plus

• Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and a presence on the floor

• Japanese cultural fluency or language skills are a significant bonus

• Proficiency with Tock, Toast, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe software

• A deep appreciation for omakase-style service and Japanese hospitality

• Valid U.S. work authorization

• 💰 Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000 (commensurate with experience)

• 🎯 Bonus: Competitive, performance-based

• 🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% of premiums covered by employer

• 🧘‍♂️ PTO: 10 days paid time off

• 🍽 Daily Staff Meals

• 💼 401K Match

• 🎓 Professional Development in a Michelin-starred setting

We are a small, close-knit team of seasoned professionals who bring focus, care, and integrity to every service. Our environment is calm, respectful, and disciplined — driven by a shared commitment to delivering the highest caliber of hospitality and cuisine. Every detail matters. Every role is valued.

As General Manager, you’ll be entrusted with leading one of NYC’s most intimate and respected omakase programs. This is your opportunity to shape guest experiences at the very highest level, steward a thoughtful beverage program, and lead a team of dedicated professionals who live and breathe hospitality.

If you’re ready to join one of the city’s most elite dining rooms and help elevate a world-class experience — we’d love to meet you.


apply here or email us at:
hiring@personenyc.com