Fine Dining Restaurant Manager

About Salamander Middleburg

Nestled in the heart of Virginia's renowned horse and wine country, Salamander Middleburg is a Forbes Triple Five-Star luxury resort recognized for exceptional hospitality, world-class dining, and personalized service. Located just one hour from Washington, D.C., Salamander offers an extraordinary opportunity to build your career while working alongside some of the hospitality industry's best professionals.

Lead One of Virginia's Premier Fine Dining Restaurants

Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill is seeking an experienced Fine Dining Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations in one of the region's most celebrated restaurants. This is a hands-on leadership role for an energetic hospitality professional who enjoys coaching teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving operational excellence, and creating memorable dining experiences. You'll lead from the floor, inspire your team, and ensure every guest receives the luxury service that defines Salamander Middleburg.

What You'll Do

• Lead the daily operation and flow of the restaurant to ensure seamless, Forbes-level service.
• Provide visible leadership on the dining room floor while supporting both Front of House and Back of House operations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Service Professionals through daily feedback, training, and performance coaching.
• Create and maintain opening, closing, side-work, and operational checklists to ensure consistency and accountability.
• Conduct daily line-ups covering VIP arrivals, menu features, service standards, and operational priorities.
• Recruit, interview, hire, schedule, and develop a high-performing hospitality team.
• Maintain exceptional guest satisfaction by anticipating guest needs and resolving concerns quickly and professionally.
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef to deliver outstanding food quality, wine service, and exceptional hospitality.
• Monitor labor, productivity, inventory, and operating costs while achieving financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and company standards.
• Promote a positive culture built on teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and service excellence.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• A visible, hands-on leader who leads by example.
• Passionate about luxury hospitality and creating unforgettable guest experiences.
• Skilled at coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure and confident making operational decisions.
• Driven by continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Passionate about creating an engaging work environment where associates can grow and succeed.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, country clubs, or resorts preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and guest service skills.
• Experience with restaurant operations, labor management, scheduling, inventory control, and cost management.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Why Join Salamander Middleburg?

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Complimentary Associate Meals
• Associate Discounts on Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail & Resort Amenities
• Friends & Family Hotel Discounts
• Leadership Development & Career Growth Opportunities
• Opportunities for Internal Promotion
• Work at one of America's premier Forbes Triple Five-Star luxury resorts