Restaurant Manager - Luxury Fine Dining

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 touchpointLead, mentor, and develop service teams, fostering a culture rooted in professionalism, accountability, and luxury hospitality standardsMaintain a strong floor presence, engaging with guests and proactively resolving service concerns to uphold elevated hospitality standardsSupport financial performance through effective labour management, inventory oversight, scheduling, and cost control initiativesCollaborate closely with culinary and leadership teams to ensure operational alignment and consistent execution of service standardsAssist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives to build a high-performing and guest-focused teamEnsure compliance with company standards, health and safety regulations, and operational proceduresContribute 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 environmentsDemonstrated career progression and stability in previous roles, with preferred tenure of 3+ years per positionExtensive experience within luxury hospitality and fine dining operationsStrong business acumen with proven operational leadership capabilitiesProven ability to attract, develop, and retain top hospitality talentHighly engaging leadership style with exceptional guest interaction and communication skillsMultilingual candidates highly preferred