Luxury Fine-Dining Manager — Guest Experience Leader

Superior Talent Source; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Direct Deposit

Employee Dining Discounts

Career Growth & Advancement Opportuni

A culture committed to excellence, te

Job summary

Superior Talent Source in Virginia seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager for a premier fine dining steakhouse. You will lead the front‑of‑house team, ensuring flawless service, impeccable standards, and personalized guest experiences in a luxury dining environment.

You will coach staff, manage reservations and seating, and collaborate with the General Manager to optimize operations, guest satisfaction, and financial performance while maintaining safety and etiquette.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience in an upscale, luxury, or fine dining restaurant.
• Proven success leading high-performing hospitality teams in a service-driven environment.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering extraordinary guest experiences.
• Extensive knowledge of fine dining service standards, wine service, tableside presentation, and etiquette.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Outstanding communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional presence with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience with POS systems, reservation platforms, and restaurant management software.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by anticipating guest needs and delivering personalized, genuine hospitality.
• Lead flawless fine dining service and coach staff on steps of service, etiquette, wine presentation, and menu knowledge.
• Maintain exceptional dining room presentation, cleanliness, ambiance, and attention to detail.
• Lead pre-shift meetings focused on service excellence, menu features, guest notes, and daily expectations.
• Assist the General Manager with daily restaurant operations, scheduling, staffing, and service execution.
• Ensure seamless reservation management, efficient seating strategies, and personalized VIP guest experiences.
• Maintain uncompromising standards for food quality, timing, cleanliness, and service consistency.
• Conduct regular inspections to reflect the restaurant's commitment to excellence.
• Help achieve financial goals through labor management, inventory oversight, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor key performance metrics while maintaining exceptional hospitality standards.
• Ensure full compliance with health, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Team development

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Tools

POS systems

Reservation platforms

Restaurant management software

Job description

Superior Talent Source in Virginia seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager for a premier fine dining steakhouse. You will lead the front‑of‑house team, ensuring flawless service, impeccable standards, and personalized guest experiences in a luxury dining environment.

You will coach staff, manage reservations and seating, and collaborate with the General Manager to optimize operations, guest satisfaction, and financial performance while maintaining safety and etiquette.