Restaurant Manager: Lead Guest Experience & Team Growth

Saltgrass Steakhouse; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental & Vision

401(k)

PTO

Bonus potential

Job summary

Saltgrass Steak House (Landry’s, Inc.) is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead from the front, inspire teams, and uphold Texas hospitality. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences, coaching staff, and maintaining financial and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll drive profitability, ensure safety and quality, and cultivate a culture of teamwork and accountability across the operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, mentor, and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage employees and guests.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing budgets, inventory controls and labor costs.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, service standards, staffing, scheduling, and profitability drivers.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience Leadership: Deliver exceptional guest experiences and foster a hospitality culture.
• Team Development & Performance: Recruit, train, coach, and motivate team members for growth.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure consistent execution of standards and drive efficiency and service quality.
• Financial Management: Manage labor, food, beverage, and operating costs to meet financial objectives.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Administrative Oversight: Complete daily sales reporting and payroll processing accurately.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor food and service quality to meet brand standards.
• Culture & Engagement: Foster a positive, high-performing work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

People management

Budgeting

Operational excellence

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saltgrass Steak House (Landry’s, Inc.) is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead from the front, inspire teams, and uphold Texas hospitality. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences, coaching staff, and maintaining financial and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll drive profitability, ensure safety and quality, and cultivate a culture of teamwork and accountability across the operation.