FINE DINING RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER
Harrimans at Salamander Middleburg
Middleburg, Virginia
Salary: Starting at $100,000 + Bonus Opportunity
Relocation Assistance Available for the Right Candidate
Lead One of the Region's Premier Fine Dining Destinations
Harrimans at Salamander Middleburg, located within a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond luxury resort, is seeking an exceptional Restaurant General Manager to lead our award-winning fine dining restaurant.
This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished hospitality leader with a passion for luxury service, fine dining, wine-focused experiences, and team development. We are seeking a visible, hands-on leader who understands how to create memorable guest experiences while driving operational excellence and financial performance.
Candidates with experience in Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond, Michelin-recognized, Relais & Châteaux, luxury resort, luxury hotel, country club, or destination fine dining environments are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and success of Harrimans, including restaurant operations, guest satisfaction, service standards, team development, financial performance, and daily execution.
This role requires a leader who is highly engaged on the dining room floor, coaches in real time, builds strong teams, and consistently delivers exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest luxury hospitality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of fine dining restaurant operations and guest experience.
- Champion Forbes Five-Star service standards and ensure consistent execution across all service touchpoints.
- Maintain a strong floor presence during service periods and lead by example.
- Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and develop restaurant managers and service professionals.
- Partner closely with Culinary Leadership and the Sommelier team to deliver seamless dining experiences.
- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and service excellence.
- Drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance.
- Manage labor costs, scheduling, payroll, inventory, and expense controls.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and P&L performance.
- Monitor guest satisfaction and lead service recovery efforts when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with Forbes standards, health regulations, company policies, and operational procedures.
- Prepare teams for luxury audits, mystery inspections, and quality assurance reviews.
- Maintain exceptional standards for food presentation, beverage service, wine service, and dining room appearance.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of progressive leadership experience in fine dining restaurant operations.
- Previous experience as a Restaurant General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Director of Restaurants, Dining Room Manager, or Food & Beverage Manager.
- Experience within Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond, Michelin-recognized, Relais & Châteaux, luxury resort, luxury hotel, private club, or destination fine dining environments strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of luxury hospitality, fine dining service, wine programs, guest engagement, and service excellence.
- Proven leadership experience managing high-performing restaurant teams.
- Strong financial acumen including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, labor management, payroll oversight, inventory management, and cost control.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and retain talented hospitality professionals.
- Exceptional guest recovery, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working within audit-driven service environments and maintaining luxury hospitality standards.
- Polished professional presence and leadership style.
Why Join Salamander?
- Lead the flagship fine dining restaurant of a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond luxury resort.
- Competitive compensation starting at $100,000 plus bonus opportunity.
- Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates.
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and collaborative leadership team.
- Career growth opportunities within the Salamander Collection.
- Commitment to leadership development and professional advancement.
- A culture that values excellence, hospitality, innovation, and teamwork.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- Uniforms Provided
- Employee Discounts on Dining, Spa, Retail, and Resort Amenities
- Discounted Room Rates at Salamander Collection Properties
- Professional Development Opportunities
Join Our Team
If you are a passionate hospitality leader with a proven track record in luxury dining, team development, guest engagement, and operational excellence, we invite you to apply.
At Harrimans, every detail matters. Every guest matters. Every team member matters.
Join us and help create unforgettable dining experiences at one of the country's most distinguished luxury resorts.
Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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