Upscale Restaurant Manager — Lead Teams & Guest Excellence

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid Family Leave

401(k) with match

Retirement Plus Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Merchant discounts

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Lyndhurst, OH seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead department-level operations in a high-volume upscale setting. You will drive guest satisfaction, ensure great execution of menus, and develop a strong team aligned with Darden Core Values.

The role offers a competitive salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans, with two weeks of paid vacation and other family-friendly leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of current salaried management in a high-volume upscale restaurant or resort.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and guest service.
• Proven ability to develop a high-performing team and execute systems consistently.

Responsibilities

• Lead department-level restaurant operations with a leadership approach grounded in Darden Core Values.
• Drive balanced results in sales and profits through established systems and processes.
• Develop and coach team members to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Guest service

Culinary knowledge

Wine knowledge

Execution discipline

Job description

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Lyndhurst, OH seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead department-level operations in a high-volume upscale setting. You will drive guest satisfaction, ensure great execution of menus, and develop a strong team aligned with Darden Core Values.

The role offers a competitive salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans, with two weeks of paid vacation and other family-friendly leave provisions.