Restaurant Manager
On-siteColumbia, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily front-of-house operations for the restaurant, bar, lounge, and private dining while delivering elevated, personalized service and building relationships with guests and VIPs. Manage opening/closing procedures, staffing, service standards, cleanliness, and compliance, handling guest concerns and service recovery with professionalism. Recruit, train, coach, and develop servers, bartenders, hosts, and supervisors through engaging pre-shift meetings focused on service, menu knowledge, and sales. Partner with Culinary, Banquets, and Hotel leadership to ensure seamless operations, develop private dining and cocktail events, and identify revenue opportunities through sales and upselling. Monitor sales, labor, and P&L performance while managing scheduling, labor, payroll, inventory, and departmental budgets. Create a culture of teamwork, accountability, and genuine hospitality, leading by example during high-volume service.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably upscale, lifestyle, luxury, or hotel hospitality
- Strong floor presence and hands-on leadership style
- Passion for hospitality and exceptional guest experiences
- Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, and elevated service standards
- Excellent communication, sales, organizational, and leadership skills
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, holidays, and events
Desired Qualifications
- Private dining/event experience preferred
- Marriott or hotel F&B experience preferred
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