General Manager (Quick Service Restaurant)
Villa Restaurant GroupAbout the role
Job DetailsJob Location: 4204 Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Por - New York, NY 10018Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearVilla Restaurant Group - Quick service restaurants (Villa Italian Kitchen, South Philly Cheesesteaks and Fries, Green Leaf's and Bananas, Mo' Burger, Jersey Mikes, Salsaritas, Melt Shop, Dos Toros, Hill Country, Juniors, Far East, Asian Chao, Tony + Benny's, Zaros Bakery, etc.) and 40North full service restaurants (Piattino, Office Tavern Grill, Café Villa, Steelworks Wind Creek Casino, Blackhorse Tavern & Pub, Town Bar & Kitchen and NOM Mexican Table & Tequila Bar) is a multi-brand, multi-concept global restaurant group specializing in full service restaurants, quick serve restaurants with corporate and franchise operations.
Villa Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced, energetic, and results-driven General Manager to lead operations at our Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen location inside the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City.
As General Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of restaurant operations, including team leadership, guest experience, financial performance, food safety, and staffing. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing teams and delivering exceptional guest service.
What You'll Do
Lead and develop a team of managers, supervisors, and hourly team members
Drive sales growth while maintaining labor and food cost targets
Ensure outstanding guest service and a positive dining experience
Recruit, train, coach, and retain top talent
Maintain compliance with all company policies, food safety, and health department standards
Monitor inventory, ordering, and waste controls
Create and manage schedules to support business needs
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
Analyze financial reports and implement action plans to improve performance
Ensure the restaurant is always guest-ready and operating efficiently
What We're Looking For
3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience
High-volume restaurant, quick-service, fast casual, airport, travel plaza, or food service management experience preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
Proven ability to drive sales and manage profitability
Experience with staffing, scheduling, employee relations, and performance management
Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays as business needs require
Food Safety Certification preferred (or ability to obtain)
Why Join Villa Restaurant Group?
Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Employee dining discounts
Work with a family-owned company that has been a leader in hospitality for over 60 years
If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys building high-performing teams and creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Villa Restaurant Group family.
Villa Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer
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