Restaurant Manager | Fine Dining
Location: San Francisco, CA | Full-Time
Salary: $90,000-$95,000 + Bonus Potential
Relocation Assistance: No, Local Candidates Only
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and polished Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team of an upscale, chef-driven San Francisco restaurant. This position is ideal for a hospitality professional who is passionate about exceptional service, team development, food and beverage, and creating memorable guest experiences.
The restaurant is known for its elevated approach to hospitality, exceptional attention to detail, premium ingredients, extensive wine selection, and thoughtfully curated spirits program. The management team is committed to maintaining a high level of service while fostering a positive environment that supports professional growth and internal advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily front-of-house operations and ensure a consistently high level of hospitality and service
- Maintain a strong presence on the floor, supporting the team and engaging with guests throughout service
- Lead, coach, and develop FOH employees while reinforcing service standards and accountability
- Oversee opening, service, and closing procedures to ensure smooth and efficient operations
- Maintain strong knowledge of the restaurant's food, wine, spirits, and beverage programs
- Assist with staff education and ongoing food and beverage training
- Partner closely with culinary and restaurant leadership to ensure seamless communication between FOH and BOH
- Monitor guest satisfaction and proactively address service concerns
- Maintain restaurant presentation, organization, and operational standards
- Support scheduling, reservations, and other administrative responsibilities as needed
- Help cultivate a professional, collaborative, and hospitality-driven team culture
Qualifications
- Minimum 1+ years of comparable restaurant management experience
- Strong service background with excellent food and beverage knowledge
- Previous management-level beverage experience strongly preferred
- Experience in upscale, fine dining, or high-touch hospitality environments preferred
- Steakhouse experience is a plus but not required
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain composed and professional in a fast-paced environment
- Strong command of English; additional languages are a plus
- Working knowledge of OpenTable, Toast, Microsoft Word, and Excel
- InDesign experience is a plus
- Professional appearance and polished guest-facing presence
- Ability to lift approximately 44 lbs.
- U.S. work authorization required
- Professional references supporting previous experience required
Schedule
This is a full-time leadership position requiring flexibility based on restaurant operations, including:
- 10+ hour shifts as needed
- Weekend availability
- Holiday availability
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Up to $95,000 annually
Benefits include:
- Paid medical benefits
- 10 days paid vacation
- Commuter benefits
- Potential bonus opportunities
- Dining discounts
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, service-driven hospitality leader who enjoys being present on the floor and understands the details required to deliver an elevated dining experience. They will bring strong food and beverage knowledge, a calm leadership style, and the ability to motivate and develop a team while maintaining high standards of service and execution.
This position offers an opportunity to join an established San Francisco fine-dining environment with a strong commitment to hospitality, professional development, and internal growth.
*Equal Employment Opportunity* #AA