General manager- sports bar

14th October, 2026

Location: NYC

Salary: $90k-$100k

Benefits: Bonus eligibility, 100% Medical coverage, Dental and Vision options, PTO

A growing restaurant group is looking for a General Manager for their high volume Sports Bar in NYC!

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of senior level management experience within high-volume New York City bars, sports-focused venues, or multi-level casual dining concepts.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and confident in leading fast-paced operations.
• Ability to cultivate an energetic guest environment while maintaining professional boundaries and strong operational discipline.
• Genuine passion for sports and a strong understanding of major leagues, including the NFL, Premier League, NCAA, and MLB, as well as game schedules and live broadcast logistics.
• Comfortable navigating multiple restaurant technology platforms, including POS, scheduling, inventory, reservations, and business productivity tools such as Toast, 7shifts, HotSchedules, Restaurant365, BevSpot, Resy, Google Workspace, and Excel.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain an energetic, engaging atmosphere during peak service periods, major sporting events, and special programming while upholding professional standards and clear team boundaries.
• Execute established systems, SOPs, and operational controls to ensure consistency, efficiency, and alignment with company standards.
• Leverage extensive sports knowledge to deliver exceptional game-day experiences, coordinate fan club partnerships, optimize broadcast logistics, and develop engaging venue programming that drives traffic and revenue.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing front-of-house and back-of-house team.
• Establish clear expectations, lead by example, and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and positive morale.
• Oversee daily financial performance, including P&L management, prime cost controls, inventory accuracy, labor optimization, and vendor relationships to maximize profitability and support business growth.