Restaurant Manager - Central Bar + Kitchen

White Lodging; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Nashville is seeking a Restaurant Operations Manager to oversee all restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations. The role involves ensuring guest satisfaction, managing compliance, and fostering a guest-first culture by mentoring your team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for hospitality, excellent communication skills, and leadership experience in food and beverage operations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on Day 1

Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover

Complimentary wellness tools

401(k) with company match

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and a positive attitude.
• Desire to train and develop future leaders.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in food and beverage operations required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations.
• Manage compliance with operational processes.
• Lead financial management, payroll, and scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Adaptability

Job description

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and flawless quality in service and presentation.
• Manage compliance with operational processes and procedures to maintain a high-performing environment.
• Lead daily leadership tasks, including financial management, payroll, and scheduling, to drive profitability.
• Foster a guest-first culture by mentoring and developing your team to deliver exceptional service.
• Proactively solve problems and adapt to challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with kitchen and service teams to create seamless dining experiences.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for hospitality and a positive, can-do attitude.
• A desire to train and develop future restaurant leaders within your team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to dynamic situations.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in food and beverage operations is required.

Other Information

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• 401(k) with company match
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Location Code: 2567

About the company

White Lodging’s vision is to create a company that lasts forever. We hire and develop passionate, driven and motivated hospitality associates who are looking to lead.We are one of the foremost hotel ownership, development and management companies in America, and have been since our inception in 1985.

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