Restaurant Manager
@ Goodwin RecruitingRestaurant Manager
About the job
Join a recognized restaurant group expanding into Houston as a Restaurant Manager. Lead operations, develop staff, and ensure guests enjoy exceptional service with growth opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits included.
Requirements
- 2+ years of leadership experience
- Ability to motivate and coach teams
- Understanding of restaurant operations
- Passion for guest service
- Willing to obtain Texas alcohol certification
Qualifications
- Experience in high-volume restaurants
- Strong communication skills
- Hospitality-focused attitude
- Management skills in staff development
- Business acumen
Full job description
Join an exciting, internationally recognized restaurant group as it continues its U.S. expansion into Houston. We are seeking a high-energy Restaurant Manager who combines exceptional hospitality with strong leadership, business acumen, and a genuine passion for developing people.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional who wants to join a growing organization and build a long-term career.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary of $65,000–$80,000, based on experience
- Comprehensive Health benefits, including dental, vision, EAP, and life insurance
- Paid flexible vacation and flexible scheduling
- Discounted dining privileges and annual education allowance
- Extensive mentorship, management training, and long-term advancement opportunities
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of 2+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant or hospitality environment
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop high-performing front-of-house teams
- Strong understanding of restaurant operations, guest service, labor management, and financial performance
- Passion for hospitality with a track record of maintaining high standards for service, professionalism, and guest satisfaction
- Valid Texas alcohol service certification, or willingness and ability to obtain the required certification
Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience in high-volume upscale, polished-casual, or premium full-service restaurant concepts
- Entrepreneurial leadership style with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Experience managing labor, scheduling, sales performance, operational costs, and restaurant KPIs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with employees and guests
- Career-driven hospitality professional interested in growing into increasingly senior leadership roles
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead daily restaurant operations while maintaining exceptional standards for hospitality, service, cleanliness, and overall guest experience
- Coach, mentor, train, and motivate team members while identifying and developing high-potential employees for advancement
- Manage floor operations during high-volume services, proactively resolving guest concerns and supporting the team
- Support restaurant financial performance through effective labor management, scheduling, cost controls, sales initiatives, and operational execution
- Partner with restaurant leadership to build a positive, accountable culture while achieving company goals and maintaining brand standards
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