General Manager

About Cucina Alba

Cucina Alba is a vibrant and stylish Italian restaurant in the heart of New York City, known for its refined yet approachable cuisine, warm hospitality, and elevated dining experience. We bring a modern sensibility to traditional Italian dining, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and impeccable service. We are seeking a passionate and experienced General Manager to lead our team and continue building on our strong reputation.

The General Manager will oversee the daily operations of Cucina Alba, ensuring a seamless guest experience, fostering a positive team culture, and driving financial performance. This role requires a dynamic, hands-on leader with a deep understanding of hospitality, team development, and operational excellence in a high-volume, upscale environment.

• Lead, train, and inspire all front-of-house staff, ensuring hospitality excellence and adherence to service standards

• Partner closely with the Executive Chef and back-of-house team to ensure smooth coordination and execution

• Oversee all aspects of daily operations, including opening/closing procedures, reservations, guest flow, and service pacing

• Manage P&L, budgeting, labor, inventory, and cost control initiatives to achieve revenue and profitability goals

• Maintain a culture of accountability, professionalism, and warmth throughout the restaurant

• Act as the face of the restaurant, engaging with guests, resolving issues, and ensuring a consistently high-quality experience

• Recruit, hire, and onboard team members, fostering professional development and retention

• Implement systems and SOPs to drive operational efficiency and consistency

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations

• Liaise with ownership and report on performance metrics, challenges, and opportunities

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a high-end, full-service restaurant

• Deep understanding of NYC dining culture and guest expectations

• Proven leadership and team-building skills in a high-volume environment

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, cost controls, and scheduling

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Passion for hospitality, food, and service excellence

• Working knowledge of reservation and POS systems (Resy, Toast, Aloha, etc.)

• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

• Health insurance and paid time off

• Dining discounts and growth opportunities within the restaurant group