Restaurant Manager

Description Restaurant Manager – The Garden Room (Atlanta, GA) The Garden Room is hiring a Restaurant Manager to help lead front-of-house operations and deliver an elevated, polished guest experience every shift. This role is ideal for a hospitality leader who is standards-driven, calm under pressure, and energized by developing people in a high-touch dining environment. About The Garden Room The Garden Room is a refined, design-forward restaurant known for exceptional service, thoughtful hospitality, and a fast-paced, detail-oriented dining experience. We operate with high standards and a team-first culture—focused on consistency, professionalism, and creating memorable moments for every guest. What You’ll Do Service Leadership & Guest Experience Lead daily pre-shifts, shift execution, and floor management to ensure smooth service Maintain a strong, visible floor presence and resolve guest issues quickly and professionally Partner with culinary and beverage leadership to coordinate timing, pacing, and quality Ensure service standards are consistent across the dining room, bar, and private dining (as applicable) Team Leadership & Development Train, coach, and develop FOH team members (hosts, servers, support staff, bartenders) Support hiring, onboarding, training plans, and ongoing performance feedback Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hospitality excellence Support daily lineups, menu knowledge training, and service refreshers Operations, Systems & Standards Support scheduling and labor management in alignment with business needs and targets Maintain opening/closing procedures, sidework standards, and checklist compliance Uphold cleanliness, safety, and food handling standards (as applicable for FOH) Ensure proper cash handling, comps/voids policy adherence, and accurate reporting Assist with inventory controls for FOH supplies and operational readiness Events & Business Support (if applicable) Support private dining/event execution and coordination with Events/Sales partners Maintain guest relations, VIP tracking, and follow-up support when needed Assist with service planning for high-volume periods, seasonal menus, and special activations Nice to have Experience with reservations systems (OpenTable/Resy), POS (Aloha/Toast, etc.), and event execution Wine/cocktail knowledge and/or fine-dining service background Why Work Here Join a restaurant known for high standards, strong culture, and elevated hospitality Work alongside a leadership team committed to training and team development Opportunity for growth within Tavistock Restaurant Collection and its broader portfolio A role where you can make real impact on guest experience, team performance, and operations Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation (DOE) Bonus potential (role dependent) Benefits eligibility for qualifying team members (medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, etc.) Dining/team member perks and development opportunities Schedule Expectations Full-time role Mix of opening/closing shifts based on business needs Nights/weekends/holidays required during peak periods Requirements What We’re Looking For 2+ years restaurant management experience (upscale, high-volume, or cocktail-forward preferred) Strong leadership and communication—hands-on, respectful, clear, and consistent High standards and attention to detail (service steps, presentation, timing, professionalism) Able to coach, motivate, and hold teams accountable Comfortable with labor planning, floor pacing, and service recovery Organized and reliable with strong follow-through Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as required #J-18808-Ljbffr