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Restaurant Manager

GoodwinRecruiting

Gaithersburg, MD 20878 • 11/10/2026

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a successful, high-volume, upscale restaurant operation in Gaithersburg, MD. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on hospitality leader who excels at developing teams, maintaining exceptional service standards, and driving strong operational performance.

The ideal candidate has a proven background in polished, full-service dining and brings the business acumen, energy, and leadership skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily front-of-house operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
  • Maintain consistent service standards, dining room execution, and operational efficiency.
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop high-performing restaurant teams.
  • Manage scheduling, staffing, labor costs, inventory, and controllable expenses.
  • Support P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability goals.
  • Partner with culinary leadership to ensure seamless service and food quality.
  • Resolve guest concerns professionally and build strong guest relationships.
  • Identify opportunities to improve sales, employee performance, and operational results.
  • Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of recent restaurant management experience in upscale casual, polished, or fine dining.
  • Proven success in high-volume, full-service restaurant operations.
  • Strong knowledge of P&L management, labor controls, scheduling, inventory, and restaurant profitability.
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and develop restaurant employees and managers.
  • Stable career history with progressive leadership responsibilities.
  • Strong guest relations, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to exceptional hospitality.
  • Beverage operations experience is beneficial.
  • Willingness to participate in an out-of-market training program.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base compensation and performance bonus opportunity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Supportive, team-oriented working environment.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Restaurant Manager who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and driving restaurant performance, we encourage you to apply.