Outlet Restaurant Manager

La Colombe d'Or Hotel and Tonight & Tomorrow Restaurant • Houston, TX

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About The Position

La Colombe d'Or Hotel and Tonight & Tomorrow Restaurant are seeking a warm, capable Restaurant Manager to lead the restaurant and bar in a boutique luxury hotel. The manager will create thoughtful, elevated guest experiences, build lasting relationships with guests, support the beverage program, and help the team grow. The role combines personal, attentive hospitality with strong operational standards.

The manager leads daily restaurant and bar operations; recruits, trains, coaches, and develops team members; and manages scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and operational standards. They work with culinary and bar teams on menus, special occasions, VIP touches, and seasonal offerings, while maintaining brand standards, TABC compliance, and the hotel's refined atmosphere. Guest feedback and individual attention inform ongoing improvements to service.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of restaurant or hotel food and beverage management experience, or strong supervisory experience.
• Comfort with wine and beverage service, with sufficient knowledge and confidence to guide guests and support the team.
• Ability to build genuine relationships with returning guests and help them feel valued.
• Experience training, coaching, and developing team members.
• Solid operational habits, including scheduling, inventory awareness, and maintaining service standards.
• Warm, polished communication style and ability to remain calm and kind under pressure.
• Valid TABC certification or ability to obtain it quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in upscale or boutique settings.
• Experience with OpenTable, POS systems, or VIP guest programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant and bar operations to provide smooth service and elevated guest experiences.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with regular and esteemed guests by remembering preferences and anticipating needs.
• Support and help evolve the beverage program, including wine service.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members, fostering care, skill-building, and pride in hospitality.
• Manage scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and day-to-day operational standards while protecting the guest experience and bottom line.
• Partner with culinary and bar teams on menus, special occasions, VIP touches, and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain brand standards, TABC compliance, and the warm, refined atmosphere of the boutique luxury hotel.
• Use guest feedback and personal attention to improve service.

Benefits

• Court of Master Sommeliers scholarship support covering exam fees, study materials, and related costs for Introductory, Certified, and Advanced Sommelier levels, subject to a performance and commitment agreement.
• Competitive compensation.
• Collaborative boutique environment.
• Opportunities to grow with the team and shape the guest experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed