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Restaurant Manager

The Restaurant Zone
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026

Restaurant Manager
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 Bonus Benefits

Join a High-Performing Upscale Dining Team

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a thriving upscale/fine-dining restaurant in Nashville. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who leads by example, thrives in a guest-focused environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences.

If you have a strong background in high-volume upscale restaurants, enjoy developing teams, and take pride in operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily front-of-house restaurant operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences
  • Coach, mentor, and develop service and management team members
  • Drive a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and accountability
  • Maintain the highest standards of food quality, beverage service, and presentation
  • Monitor labor costs, scheduling, and overall operational efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and company standards
  • Resolve guest concerns professionally and create memorable dining experiences
  • Partner with the culinary leadership team to ensure seamless service execution
  • Assist with inventory, ordering, and cost control initiatives
  • Help recruit, interview, hire, and train top hospitality talent

Qualifications

  • 3 years of restaurant management experience in an upscale or fine-dining environment
  • Proven leadership experience in high-volume operations
  • Strong knowledge of food, wine, and beverage service
  • Excellent communication and guest service skills
  • Experience managing labor, scheduling, and financial performance
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teams
  • Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $75,000 to $85,000
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Dining and employee discounts
  • Ongoing leadership development and training

Apply Today

If you're a passionate hospitality leader looking to take the next step with a respected upscale dining concept in Nashville, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting Restaurant Manager opportunity!

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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