Beverages, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Fitness, Food and Beverage Industry, Hotel Management, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operations, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Restaurant, Revenue Management, Writing Skills
About the role
We are seeking a Restaurant Manager for Recess Hotel and Club, a hands-on leader who will oversee daily restaurant operations, service execution, and the overall guest experience. This role plays a key part in shaping the restaurant’s culture—supporting the team, driving consistency, and ensuring each guest interaction reflects our approach to hospitality.
The Restaurant Manager partners closely with culinary, beverage, and leadership teams to deliver a thoughtful, well-executed dining experience while maintaining operational efficiency. This position is based in Savannah, Georgia.
What you'll do
- Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and consistent service across all shifts
- Lead, coach, and support front-of-house team members to deliver attentive, personalized service
- Partner with culinary and beverage teams to ensure seamless execution of food and beverage programs
- Maintain alignment with brand standards while contributing to a distinctive and engaging dining experience
- Engage with guests to anticipate needs, resolve concerns, and enhance overall satisfaction
- Support scheduling, labor management, and staffing to meet operational demands
- Monitor service standards, cleanliness, and presentation to ensure a polished environment
- Assist in training and onboarding new team members on service expectations and brand standards
- Collaborate with other departments to support events, programming, and overall guest experience
- Contribute to financial performance by supporting cost control, inventory management, and revenue goals
Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a restaurant management or supervisory role, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle-driven environment
- Strong understanding of restaurant operations, including service, staffing, and guest experience
- Genuine passion for hospitality and creating meaningful guest interactions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and move banquet equipment as needed.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules based on business demands.
Why Recess?
Build something from the beginning.
- Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.
Take care of yourself.
- Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
- Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
- Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
- Complimentary daily team member meal
Experience the brand.
- Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
- Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
- Complimentary fitness classes
Travel farther.
- Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
- Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide
Grow with Left Lane.
- Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
- Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
- The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands