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Restaurant General Manager
Forbes Five-Star Luxury | Middleburg, Virginia
In the heart of Virginia’s horse and wine country, Harrimans at Salamander Middleburg is seeking an exceptional Restaurant General Manager to lead one of the region’s most distinguished dining experiences.
Harrimans is more than a restaurant — it is the culinary centerpiece of a Forbes Five-Star resort, where refined elegance meets genuine hospitality. We are seeking a leader who understands that luxury is not just seen — it is felt through precision, presence, and people.
The Role
The Restaurant General Manager will:
- Champion Forbes Five-Star service standards and elevate the guest journey at every touchpoint
- Inspire, develop, and retain a high-performing, service-driven team
- Cultivate a culture of accountability, ownership, and floor presence
- Partner closely with Culinary, Sommelier, and Resort Leadership to deliver seamless, elevated experiences
- Drive financial performance while protecting the integrity of the brand
This is a hands-on leadership role. Visibility in the dining room, coaching/mentorship of team members, and unwavering commitment to excellence are essential.
What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional
The Property
Salamander Middleburg is a luxury destination resort set on 340 acres in Virginia’s wine and hunt country. The property blends refined sophistication with warm, intuitive service and is consistently recognized at the highest levels of hospitality.
The Experience
Harrimans showcases regionally inspired cuisine, an award-winning wine program, and a dining experience defined by detail — from impeccable plating to anticipatory service rituals.
The Culture
We believe luxury begins with our people.
- Intentional leadership development
- Recognition programs aligned with Forbes standards
- Collaborative executive team
- Commitment to employee engagement and career growth
- A culture where standards are high, but so is support
Our Service Professionals are not just staff — they are ambassadors of the Salamander experience.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven luxury restaurant leadership experience (Forbes or Five-Star/AAA Five-Diamond preferred)
- Strong financial acumen and operational discipline
- A visible, floor-centric leadership style
- A passion for developing talent and building culture
- Polished communication and executive presence
Join Us
- If you are a leader who believes that excellence is in the details, that culture drives performance, and that five-star service begins with empowered teams — we invite you to explore this opportunity.
- Luxury is our standard. People are our strength.
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Core Qualifications
- 5 years in senior restaurant leadership
- Polished communication style
- Proven ability to lead from the dining room — not from the office
- Strong guest recovery skills and anticipatory service mindset
- Ability to coach in real time and reinforce standards consistently
- Prior experience in Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond, Relais & Châteaux, or Michelin-level environments strongly preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of audit-driven service standards and mystery inspection culture
- P&L ownership experience
- Budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and cost control expertise
- Must think like an operator and an owner.
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