Upscale Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams & Guest Excellence

Goodwin Recruiting; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and career-az

Team-focused working environment

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for a high-volume upscale restaurant in Plano, TX. This hands-on leadership role focuses on developing teams, elevating guest experiences, and driving profitable operations.

Ideal candidates bring a background in polished dining, strong business acumen, and the ability to lead a fast-paced team while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent restaurant management experience in upscale casual, polished, or fine dining.
• Proven track record in high-volume, full-service restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of P&L management, labor controls, scheduling, inventory, and restaurant profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and develop restaurant employees and managers.
• Stable career history with progressive leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily front‑of‑house operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain consistent service standards, dining room execution, and operational efficiency.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop high‑performing restaurant teams.
• Manage scheduling, staffing, labor costs, inventory, and controllable expenses.
• Support P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability goals.
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure seamless service and food quality.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and build strong guest relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales, employee performance, and operational results.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Restaurant management

P&L management

Staff development

Guest relations

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for a high-volume upscale restaurant in Plano, TX. This hands-on leadership role focuses on developing teams, elevating guest experiences, and driving profitable operations.

Ideal candidates bring a background in polished dining, strong business acumen, and the ability to lead a fast-paced team while maintaining exceptional service standards.