Front-of-House Leader for Upscale Chef-Driven Dining

Socket.dev; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee dining perks

Job summary

Haven, a chef-driven restaurant in Blowing Rock, NC, is seeking a disciplined Restaurant General Manager to lead its front-of-house team and guide growth within a resort-backed destination.

You will set service standards, train a high-performing team, and partner with culinary leadership to deliver a polished, guest-centric experience. Join a culture of accountability, professionalism, and pride in a renowned mountain location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of restaurant management experience.
• Upscale, fine-dining, chef-driven, or luxury hospitality experience strongly preferred.
• Restaurant opening or concept-launch experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success recruiting, training, and retaining high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service, wine and spirits, service standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Experience managing labor, inventories, operating costs, budgets, and financial performance.
• Proficiency with POS, reservation, scheduling, and financial-reporting systems.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other periods required by restaurant operations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front-of-house operations and scheduling.
• Maintain reservation book, pacing, seating strategy, and service flow.
• Refine service procedures, floor plans, and operating systems.
• Ensure proper POS use, cash handling, and financial reporting.
• Manage beverages, inventory, and front-of-house supplies.
• Lead private dining events, tastings, and seasonal programming.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver a cohesive guest experience.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and pride.

Skills

Front-of-house leadership

Guest experience

Team development

Job description

Haven, a chef-driven restaurant in Blowing Rock, NC, is seeking a disciplined Restaurant General Manager to lead its front-of-house team and guide growth within a resort-backed destination.

You will set service standards, train a high-performing team, and partner with culinary leadership to deliver a polished, guest-centric experience. Join a culture of accountability, professionalism, and pride in a renowned mountain location.