Hospitality-First Restaurant Manager

Freestone Lake and Golf; Fairfield (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Freestone Lake & Golf Club in Fairfield, Texas, is seeking a Hospitality-First Restaurant Manager who leads with warmth and presence, guiding a front-of-house team in a luxury, member-focused environment.

The role reports to the Food and Beverage Director and requires 3–5 years of hospitality management, strong budgeting skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Base salary ranges $70,000–$80,000 with full-time, on-site arrangement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience in hospitality (food and beverage strongly preferred).
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, revenue generation, and cost control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead with hospitality first - set the tone for how every member and guest is welcomed, remembered, and taken care of.
• Own the full member/guest experience from arrival to departure, anticipating needs before they're voiced.
• Hire, train, and develop a front-of-house team that leads with warmth and initiative, not just execution.
• Build a culture where staff take ownership - spotting what needs to happen and acting, without waiting for direction.
• Turn downtime into opportunity: use slower periods for training, member touchpoints, or getting ahead on service prep.
• Manage budgets, monitor expenses, and implement financial controls to maximize profitability and minimize waste.
• Maintain vendor relationships, oversee inventory, and ensure consistent operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership to elevate the restaurant's atmosphere and service standards.
• Support marketing and branding initiatives that reflect Freestone's hospitality-first identity.
• Resolve member and guest concerns with warmth and speed, ensuring every interaction reinforces trust.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to support menu execution and efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Initiative / self-starter

Budgeting

Revenue & cost control

MS Office

Vendor relationships

Team development

Customer service excellence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freestone Lake & Golf Club in Fairfield, Texas, is seeking a Hospitality-First Restaurant Manager who leads with warmth and presence, guiding a front-of-house team in a luxury, member-focused environment.

The role reports to the Food and Beverage Director and requires 3–5 years of hospitality management, strong budgeting skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Base salary ranges $70,000–$80,000 with full-time, on-site arrangement.