Upscale Restaurant Manager | Lead Ops, $66k-$75k + Bonus

The Capital Grille; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid Short-Term Disability and

Life Insurance

2 weeks paid vacations + 5 flex days

401(k) with match

Stock Purchase program

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Hartford, CT is seeking a seasoned restaurant manager to lead department-level operations and demonstrate leadership aligned with Darden Core Values. Success is measured by delivering balanced results through our established systems and procedures, impacting sales and profits across stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will drive team development, guest service excellence, and expert execution in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.

Qualifications

• 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
• Restaurant Managers receive competitive salary & quarterly bonus eligibility
• Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 2 weeks paid vacations and up to 5 flex days in your first year
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)
• Company 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of salary
• Company paid Retirement Plus Benefits
• Darden Employee Stock Purchase program
• Discount program for 1,000 of merchants
• State Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead department-level restaurant operations
• Model and demonstrate leadership grounded in the Darden Core Values
• Measure performance through our systems, methods, and procedures
• Drive sustained growth in sales and profits through people, business and results leadership

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team development

Operations

Job description

The Capital Grille in Hartford, CT is seeking a seasoned restaurant manager to lead department-level operations and demonstrate leadership aligned with Darden Core Values. Success is measured by delivering balanced results through our established systems and procedures, impacting sales and profits across stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will drive team development, guest service excellence, and expert execution in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.