General Manager (Chimera 550 Madison)

About GHM's 550 Madison Project :

Opening in 2026, Gracious Hospitality Management’s 550 Madison project is their most ambitious to date : a multi-level, 15,000-square-foot dining destination inside the iconic landmark Sony building. The project will bring together three distinct concepts — the second New York location of the Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, an all-day multi-bar and dining concept- Chimera, and an intimate sushi restaurant led by Michelin-starred Chef Masahiro Yoshitake- Sushi Yoshitake . Designed by Rockwell Group, with Yoshio Itai collaborating on the sushi concept, 550 Madison is set to redefine immersive, transportive dining in Midtown Manhattan.

Job Summary :

The General Manager “GM” is responsible for leading all property team members in running an efficient and profitable operation, managing day-to-day store operations, maintaining high service quality standards and customer satisfaction levels, ensuring the highest standard of safety and sanitation, and fostering a positive work environment with high employee morale.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

Hospitality :

• Promotes the core values and culture of Chimera, including but not limited to excellence in food and beverage, service, and hospitality.
• Leads service as a section manager. Actively engages in all steps of service including initial greet, menu spiels, order taking, beverage service, food presentation, grilling, check handling, and fond farewells.
• Liaises between the FOH and culinary team during service.
• Develops positive customer relationships and addresses customer service needs.
• Responds efficiently and accurately to customer complaints and reviews.

Finance :

Operations :

Staff Management :

Qualifications :

New York State’s Pay Transparency Law requires employers to include a range of pay for

all advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunities.

New York Pay Range

$130,000 — $150,000 USD

Benefits (with variation for full-time / part-time employment) :

550 Madison fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at <

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