Upscale Restaurant Manager - Lead, Grow & Delight Guests

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Flex days

Paid Family Leave

401(k) match

Retirement Plus Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase

Merchant discounts

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Stamford, CT seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead department‑level restaurant operations with a clear focus on guest service, culinary excellence, and wine knowledge.

You will rely on proven leadership to develop teams, apply our systems for consistent execution in a high‑volume upscale setting, and drive performance. The role offers a competitive salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, and a broad benefits package including health coverage, disability and life

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years current salaried management experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurant.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and guest service.
• Proven ability to develop team.
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution.

Responsibilities

• The manager is responsible for leading department-level restaurant operations.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team development

Culinary excellence

Wine knowledge

Operational execution

Job description

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Stamford, CT seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead department‑level restaurant operations with a clear focus on guest service, culinary excellence, and wine knowledge.

You will rely on proven leadership to develop teams, apply our systems for consistent execution in a high‑volume upscale setting, and drive performance. The role offers a competitive salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, and a broad benefits package including health coverage, disability and life