Restaurant Manager

White Lodging is hiring an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operations of Yacht Club, the signature fine dining seafood restaurant at Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection in downtown Austin. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build a fine dining team from scratch, shape service culture, and lead one of Austin's most anticipated new upscale dining concepts — a coastal seafood and steakhouse experience paired with an elevated wine and beverage program. Ideal candidates bring proven fine dining or upscale restaurant management experience, strong wine and food pairing knowledge, and a passion for building high-performing hospitality teams.

ABOUT WHITE LODGING

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most dynamic cities. Hospitality, like life, is about how you make people feel — and that's where you come in. Yacht Club is the signature fine dining seafood restaurant at Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection — Austin's newest luxury boutique hotel, opening late 2026 at Trinity and Fifth Streets in the heart of downtown Austin. As the only Marriott Autograph Collection hotel in the city center, Hotel Trinity is a 258-room private hideaway located next to Antone's in the historic 6th Street entertainment district. Yacht Club anchors the hotel's ground floor with a refined yet approachable take on coastal cuisine — fresh seafood, an oyster bar, seasonal menus, and thoughtful steakhouse offerings, all paired with an elevated wine and beverage program. It's designed to be a destination for Austin locals and hotel guests alike.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to open and lead ongoing operations at Yacht Club. This is a rare opportunity to build a fine dining restaurant from the ground up — hiring and developing your team, establishing culture, and setting the standard for upscale restaurant management at one of Austin's most exciting new hospitality concepts. If you're a fine dining restaurant manager with a passion for seafood-forward dining, an eye for front-of-house excellence, and the drive to build something lasting, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead all aspects of restaurant operations to deliver a seamless, elevated fine dining experience across multiple meal periods Recruit, direct, and develop a team of managers and front-of-house associates, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth Drive operational performance through consistent execution of systems, processes, and luxury service standards Oversee full financial performance — budgets, forecasting, P&L, and strategic initiatives to achieve and exceed profitability goals Partner closely with culinary and beverage teams to ensure menu quality, operational flow, and a strong wine culture Champion guest satisfaction and brand reputation through service excellence and swift resolution of guest concerns Collaborate cross-functionally with corporate, marketing, and hotel leadership on promotions, activations, and business development goals

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Proven experience managing multiple leaders across front-of-house and back-of-house teams in a high-volume, upscale restaurant environment Strong background in fine dining or upscale restaurant operations, with deep knowledge of wine and food pairings (Sommelier certification preferred, not required) Experience managing multiple meal periods; prior oversight of In-Room Dining in a hotel setting is a plus Process-driven approach with exceptional organizational and operational execution skills Demonstrated success developing people, driving team culture, and reducing turnover Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and restaurant growth strategy Strong communication, business acumen, and creative problem-solving abilities

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

Benefits starting day 1 — medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) with company match Paid time off (PTO) with rollover Complimentary wellness tools Unlimited employee referral bonuses Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr White Lodging