Overview
Restaurant Manager – Luxury Fine Dining
Location: Nashville, TN
Compensation: $95,000–$110,000 DOE + performance bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, PTO accrual, hotel discounts, friends & family rates, and complimentary shift meals
We are recruiting on behalf of a distinguished luxury hospitality property in Nashville seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team of one of the city’s premier fine dining destinations. This opportunity is ideal for a hospitality professional with a passion for elevated service, refined guest experiences, and operational excellence within a high-end dining environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily front-of-house restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service execution and an exceptional guest experience at every touchpoint
- Lead, mentor, and develop service teams, fostering a culture rooted in professionalism, accountability, and luxury hospitality standards
- Maintain a strong floor presence, engaging with guests and proactively resolving service concerns to uphold elevated hospitality standards
- Support financial performance through effective labour management, inventory oversight, scheduling, and cost control initiatives
- Collaborate closely with culinary and leadership teams to ensure operational alignment and consistent execution of service standards
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives to build a high-performing and guest-focused team
- Ensure compliance with company standards, health and safety regulations, and operational procedures
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture while supporting ongoing service improvements and operational efficiencies
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience within Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognized operations strongly preferred, ideally within 1–3 Michelin star environments
- Demonstrated career progression and stability in previous roles, with preferred tenure of 3+ years per position
- Extensive experience within luxury hospitality and fine dining operations
- Strong business acumen with proven operational leadership capabilities
- Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top hospitality talent
- Highly engaging leadership style with exceptional guest interaction and communication skills
- Multilingual candidates highly preferred
Job Tenure: Permanent
