Restaurant Manager

Poppy Bank; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Discounted vision and dental insurance

Employee hotel travel program

Paid time off and vacation pay

ZayZoon daily pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AATMOS Hotels in Gatlinburg, TN, seeks a Fine Dining Restaurant Manager for The Heirloom Room. You will lead front-of-house operations, uphold upscale service standards, and foster a polished, guest-focused dining experience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in food & beverage, with at least 2 in a supervisory role, extensive wine and bourbon knowledge, and strong leadership. ServSafe Manager Certification is required within 90 days of hire; flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of food & beverage experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong background in front of house operations and upscale or fine dining guest service.
• Extensive knowledge of wine and bourbon, with the ability to guide and educate both guests and staff.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• ServSafe Manager Food and Alcohol Certification required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front of house restaurant and bar operations, ensuring consistent execution of service standards.
• Maintain a polished, upscale dining atmosphere that reflects The Heirloom Room's brand and reputation.
• Address guest concerns with professionalism, urgency, and a genuine commitment to resolution.
• Uphold all safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Lead, coach, train, and motivate front of house associates to perform at their best.
• Manage staffing levels, labor efficiency, and shift execution.
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable team culture where people are proud to work.
• Support revenue goals and actively manage operating expenses.
• Partner with the AATMOS F&B team on strategies to drive covers, check averages, and ancillary revenue

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Staff training

Flexibility

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

• Location Rocky Water Motor Inn,333 Parkway,Gatlinburg, TN, 37738,United States
• Job Category Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage Management, Fine Dining
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Contact information

• Name Carson Shocklee

Description

The Heirloom Room is AATMOS Hospitality's signature fine dining experience — a polished, guest-focused restaurant where elevated service, curated wine and bourbon programs, and genuine hospitality come together. We're looking for an experienced Fine Dining Restaurant Manager who is as passionate about developing great teams as they are about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What You'll Do

Operations & Service Excellence

• Oversee daily front of house restaurant and bar operations, ensuring consistent execution of service standards
• Maintain a polished, upscale dining atmosphere that reflects The Heirloom Room's brand and reputation
• Address guest concerns with professionalism, urgency, and a genuine commitment to resolution
• Uphold all safety, sanitation, and company standards
• Lead, coach, train, and motivate front of house associates to perform at their best
• Manage staffing levels, labor efficiency, and shift execution
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable team culture where people are proud to work
• Support revenue goals and actively manage operating expenses
• Partner with the AATMOS F&B team on strategies to drive covers, check averages, and ancillary revenue

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of food & beverage experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Strong background in front of house operations and upscale or fine dining guest service
• Extensive knowledge of wine and bourbon, with the ability to guide and educate both guests and staff
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• ServSafe Manager Food and Alcohol Certification required within 90 days of hire

Summary

• Medical insurance — 50% of premiums covered by AATMOS
• Discounted vision and dental insurance
• Employee hotel travel program with discounted rooms across the AATMOS portfolio
• Paid time off and vacation pay
• ZayZoon daily pay — access your earned wages when you need them
• Opportunities for career growth within a expanding hospitality group

At AATMOS, we're committed to a positive, inclusive workplace where passionate hospitality professionals can thrive and grow. AATMOS Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description is a general overview of the position and is not exhaustive. AATMOS Hotels reserves the right to modify this description as needed.