About this opportunity
Sage + Sound lists this Greenwich - Cafe GM opportunity in greenwich, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sage + Sound, Table is seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven General Manager to lead our wellness-focused restaurant concept with warmth, sophistication, creativity, and operational excellence.
The General Manager will be responsible for cultivating a service culture rooted in generosity, accountability, and community while overseeing all daily operations of the restaurant. This leader will champion the guest experience, inspire team development, maintain exceptional standards, and help bring the brand’s mission and values to life every day.
Our ideal candidate is an emotionally intelligent and highly organized hospitality professional who thrives in elevated yet approachable dining environments and understands how to create meaningful guest and employee experiences.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Culture
Lead, coach, and inspire the restaurant team through positive, hands-on leadership
Foster a culture rooted in hospitality, collaboration, accountability, and generosity
Create an environment where team members feel supported, engaged, and motivated
Uphold and model the brand’s values and service philosophy consistently
Maintain a calm, solutions-oriented presence during service and operational challenges
Guest Experience
Ensure exceptional, thoughtful, and personalized guest experiences at all times
Maintain elevated service standards while creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
Build strong guest relationships and cultivate community loyalty
Address guest feedback professionally and proactively
Champion a hospitality culture that feels warm, polished, and approachable
Operations
Oversee daily restaurant operations including service, staffing, scheduling, and floor management
Maintain operational excellence across cleanliness, organization, safety, and presentation
Monitor labor, inventory, and cost controls to support financial performance
Ensure compliance with company policies, health regulations, and operational procedures
Partner with culinary and leadership teams to support menu rollouts and seasonal initiatives
Team Development
Recruit, interview, train, and develop hospitality-focused team members
Conduct performance conversations and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
Support leadership development and internal growth opportunities
Promote strong communication and teamwork across all departments
Qualifications
3+ years of restaurant management experience in upscale casual, wellness-focused, or hospitality-driven concepts
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Passion for hospitality, food culture, wellness, and community-building
Experience managing high-volume service while maintaining elevated standards
Financial and operational management experience preferred
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
What We Offer
Opportunity to help shape and grow an innovative hospitality concept
Collaborative, wellness-focused culture
Creative and inspiring work environment
Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
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Who can apply
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