Restaurant Manager

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Restaurant Manager

Houston, TX
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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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