Guard and Grace is coming to Charlotte — and we are building our leadership team from the ground up.
Named after Chef Troy Guard's daughter, Guard and Grace is an award-winning, Michelin-recognized fine dining steakhouse with locations in Denver and Houston. Our Charlotte opening marks the next chapter of this story, and we are looking for experienced, passionate managers who are ready to be part of it from day one.
NOW HIRING — MANAGEMENT ROLES
- General Manager
- Assistant General Manager
- Front of House Manager
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a rare chance to join a celebrated fine dining concept at its inception in a new market. You will help recruit, shape, and lead an entirely new team, establish Guard and Grace as Charlotte's premier dining destination, and grow alongside a restaurant group with a strong culture and a clear vision.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Depending on your role, responsibilities will include:
- Leading daily front and back of house operations with a focus on exceptional guest experience
- Recruiting, training, and developing a high-performing team from the ground up
- Driving revenue, managing costs, and delivering on financial targets (GM/AGM)
- Maintaining Guard and Grace brand standards and Chef Troy Guard's culinary vision
- Supervising and coaching servers, hosts, bartenders, food runners, and bussers (FOH Manager)
- Managing reservations, floor flow, and guest communications
- Resolving guest concerns promptly, professionally, and with genuine care
- Supporting scheduling, labor management, and performance documentation
- Fostering a workplace culture rooted in TRG's Core Values: Caring, Passion, Ownership, Imagination, Harmony, Courage, and Humility
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- General Manager: 5+ years of GM experience in upscale or fine dining; strong P&L and financial acumen; proven ability to open and scale restaurant operations
- Assistant General Manager: 3+ years of management experience in upscale or fine dining; collaborative leadership style; ability to confidently lead operations independently
- Front of House Manager: 2+ years of FOH management in upscale or fine dining; strong floor presence; experience with reservation platforms (OpenTable or similar) preferred
All candidates should bring:
- A genuine passion for hospitality and culinary excellence
- Strong communication, leadership, and team development skills
- The ability to remain composed and solution-oriented in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Employee dining discount across all TRG concepts
ABOUT TAG RESTAURANT GROUP
With roots in Denver, TRG has grown to encompass six distinctive concepts across multiple cities, including Houston and now Charlotte. Guard and Grace is our flagship fine dining brand. Other TRG concepts include Los Chingones, Bubu, HashTAG, Done Deal Cocktail Lounge, and TAG Burger Bar.
HOW TO APPLY
Email: [email protected]
Website: tagrestaurantgroup.com/careers
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Pay: From $1.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
