Restaurant Manager

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