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Restaurant Manager at Grayson's

Goodstone

  • Middleburg, Virginia
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    Named for Grayson, the beloved llama who has become part of the Goodstone story, the restaurant represents an exciting new chapter for the estate - one rooted in thoughtful food, polished service, and a true connection to the land. Located on the Goodstone estate in Middleburg, Virginia, Grayson's is an estate-driven dining destination shaped by the seasons, ingredients grown on Goodstone Farm, and warm, genuine hospitality.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMiddleburg, Virginia
    Websitehttp://www.goodstone.com/

    Description

    Benefits:
    • Health insurance
    • Training & development
    • Vision insurance
    • Wellness resources
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Opportunity for advancement
    • Paid time off
    • Employee discounts
    Job Title: Restaurant Manager
    Location: Grayson's at Goodstone Inn
    Reports To: General Manager
    Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site 

    ABOUT GRAYSON'S
    At Grayson's at Goodstone, the land sets the menu. Located on the Goodstone estate in Middleburg, Virginia, Grayson's is an estate-driven dining destination shaped by the seasons, ingredients grown on Goodstone Farm, and warm, genuine hospitality. Named for Grayson, the beloved llama who has become part of the Goodstone story, the restaurant represents an exciting new chapter for the estate - one rooted in thoughtful food, polished service, and a true connection to the land.

    YOUR OPPORTUNITY
    The Restaurant Manager leads daily front-of-house operations and ensures a consistent, high-quality guest experience. This is a highly visible, hands-on role responsible for service standards, staffing, training, accountability, guest satisfaction, and close collaboration with culinary leadership.

    WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
    • Lead the front-of-house team during an exciting new chapter for Grayson's.
    • Shape service culture, standards, training, and team development
    • Work closely with culinary and estate leadership.
    • Build a long-term hospitality career within the Goodstone organization.
    WHAT YOU'LL DO
    • Lead daily front-of-house operations across breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, holidays, and special events.
    • Be highly visible and actively engaged on the floor during key service periods, directing service flow, pacing, table coverage, and guest engagement.
    • Train, coach, mentor, schedule, and manage front-of-house staff; provide real-time feedback and follow through on performance expectations.
    • Set clear standards for service knowledge, professionalism, attendance, teamwork, and accountability, and ensure employees are prepared to perform their roles.
    • Address guest concerns in real time and lead thoughtful service recovery when expectations are not met.
    • Partner closely with the Executive Chef and restaurant leadership to maintain strong front- and back-of-house communication and seamless service execution.
    • Support wine and beverage service standards and coach team members on confident, polished service and basic pairing guidance.
    • Monitor labor, scheduling, reservations, supplies, reports, opening and closing needs, and other operational priorities without losing active floor presence.
    • Step directly into service roles during high-volume periods, call-outs, or staffing shortages to protect the guest experience and support the team.
    • Partner with leadership on recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and ongoing team development.
    WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
    • Three to five years of restaurant management or front-of-house leadership experience.
    • Hands-on wine knowledge, including varietals, regions, service standards, and basic pairings.
    • Strong floor presence with a guest-facing, lead-from-the-front approach.
    • Ability to solve problems, adapt quickly, and take ownership of outcomes.
    • Experience in building, training, and holding teams accountable.
    • Comfort working in a small, evolving, high-expectation hospitality environment.
    • Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
    BENEFITS
    • Employee discounts at The Goodstone Inn and Grayson's.
    • Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits for eligible employees beginning on day 61.
    • 401(k) with company match after one year of eligible service.
    • Paid vacation and sick time for eligible employees.
    • Employee referral and bonus opportunities.
    • Career development opportunities.
    WORK SCHEDULE
    Grayson's operates seven days a week and serves breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, and special events. This is a full-time management position, not a Monday-Friday or 9-to-5 role. The Restaurant Manager must be available for a varied schedule that includes early mornings, daytime shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Holiday availability is required. The manager is expected to be physically present during key service periods and to adjust their schedule based on the operational needs of the restaurant and team.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
    • Frequent bending, reaching, carrying, and movement through active restaurant or kitchen areas.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and work safely in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
    • Ability to lift supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Directly supervises front-of-house staff and is responsible for scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, and team development. The Restaurant Manager is expected to know the team, understand individual performance, and provide consistent follow-up - not manage solely through schedules, reports, or office-based oversight.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected for this position and is not intended to be an
    exhaustive list. Duties, responsibilities, schedules, and business needs may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable
    accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    Goodstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where
    every team member is valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by
    applicable law. Goodstone is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screenings may be required in
    accordance with company policy and applicable law.
    Compensation: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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