Restaurant Manager
Position Title: Restaurant Manager
Pay 12
Reports To:
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
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Job Summary
As the Restaurant Manager at 1906, a Fine Dining Restaurant at Longwood Gardens, you will lead the front-of-house team in delivering outstanding service in an upscale, garden-inspired setting. You’ll be the driving force behind team development, ensuring the seamless execution of fine dining standards, and delivering unforgettable guest interactions. This role requires a strong presence on the floor, hands-on leadership, and a passion for hospitality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, train, and inspire the front-of-house staff in delivering elevated, fine dining service
- Ensure all service standards align with the expectations of Longwood Gardens, our company, and our guests
- Maintain and manage staff scheduling, payroll, and administrative duties
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and communicate service goals clearly
- Collaborate cross-functionally to meet and exceed guest expectations
- Manage daily floor plans, station assignments, and reservation systems to optimize service flow
- Supervise and ensure completion of daily side work and service readiness
- Maintain a pristine and welcoming dining room environment
- Resolve guest concerns promptly with professionalism and grace
- Act as an ambassador of hospitality and a role model for the team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent hands-on experience in fine dining
- 2–3 years of upscale restaurant management experience
- Deep knowledge of fine dining service and industry trends
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, coach, and inspire a team
- Experience with POS and reservation systems; proficiency in MS Office
- Proven ability to handle high-pressure environments with poise and professionalism
- Impeccable personal presentation and communication skills
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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1435167
Restaurant Associates
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