Restaurant Manager

Full-Time

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary host and visible leader of the dining room
• Oversee daily service flow including reservations, seating, pacing, and guest experience
• Lead from the floor during service, stepping in wherever needed to support the team
• Train and guide the team in wine knowledge, building confidence to sell naturally
• Lead regular wine training focused on storytelling, pairing, and guest connection
• Create simple wine games and incentives to engage the team and drive thoughtful sales
• Manage wine ordering, inventory and organization
• Lead, train, and develop the front-of-house team through coaching and example
• Anticipate guest needs and resolve concerns with professionalism and grace
• Manage group dining, small weddings, and private events with attention to detail
• Collaborate closely with culinary and resort leadership for seamless execution
• Set up dining and event spaces with creativity, taste, and precision
• Maintain high standards of organization, cleanliness, and presentation
• Support and enforce safety, sanitation, and service standards

What This Role Requires

• A floor-driven leadership mindset, calm under pressure and highly present
• Strong communication before, during, and after service
• A passion for training, guiding, and building team confidence, especially around wine
• The ability to turn product knowledge into comfort, storytelling, and guest trust
• Pride in professionalism, consistency, and follow-through
• A guest-first approach where hospitality feels personal, not scripted

Ideal Candidate

• Warm, polished, and genuinely guest-focused
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Confident decision-maker who remains composed in busy moments
• Enjoys teaching and motivating others rather than selling alone
• Strong wine knowledge with a coaching mindset, not ego-driven
• Experience in fine dining, boutique hotels, or luxury hospitality a plus

About Lake Austin Spa Resort

Nestled along the shores of scenic Lake Austin in the Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers the sanctuary of an award-winning spa paired with the warmth of a best friend’s lake house. Our all-inclusive experience includes 40 charming lakeside guest rooms, three gourmet meals daily, fitness and wellness programming, and a 25,000-square-foot spa with over 100 treatments.

What makes Lake Austin Spa Resort a rewarding place to work is our people. Hospitality is personal here. Service is intentional. Every detail matters.

Benefits

• Wellness classes
• Growth and development opportunities
• Employee discounts and recognition programs
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Competitive compensation and incentives

Lake Austin Spa Resort is an EOE/M/F/D/V and eVerify Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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