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- Salary
- $75k – $90k
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Department
- Retail
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- PCRecruiter
Description
An acclaimed, high-volume hospitality group in vibrant Asheville is seeking a hands-on, highly engaged Restaurant AGM.
Known for an exceptional employee-centric culture, terrific benefits, a deep commitment to culinary excellence, and a high-energy dining environment.
The ideal candidate is a proactive floor presence and team mentor who thrives on high-volume service flow, maintaining exceptional guest engagement while driving daily front-of-house excellence
Known for an exceptional employee-centric culture, terrific benefits, a deep commitment to culinary excellence, and a high-energy dining environment.
The ideal candidate is a proactive floor presence and team mentor who thrives on high-volume service flow, maintaining exceptional guest engagement while driving daily front-of-house excellence
Position Responsibilities
- Oversee nightly service flow across 200–300 daily covers, maintaining a floor-focused leadership presence to ensure an elevated guest experience
- Recruit, train, and mentor front-of-house staff—including hosts, servers, support teams, and bartenders—fostering team buy-in and deep product knowledge
- Manage front-of-house labor budgets, optimize staff scheduling, and monitor revenue drivers like table turns and seating efficiency
- Serve as the primary leader of guest relations on the floor, resolving service friction with empathy and proactively driving guest retention
- Collaborate closely with executive culinary leadership to ensure seamless FOH/BOH communication, fluid menu rollouts, and efficient pacing
- Partner with internal events leadership to support private dining and buyout execution through strategic FOH staffing and service briefings
- Maintain rigorous standards for floor organization, service pacing, cleanliness, and full local alcohol control compliance
Position Requirements
- 4+ years of progressive front-of-house leadership experience within high-volume, upscale casual, or fine dining concepts
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire service teams through a positive, hands-on, and empathetic leadership style
- Strong financial acumen regarding FOH labor management, reservation forecasting, and operational cost controls
- Passion for local food culture, beverage excellence, and authentic, warm guest service
- Outstanding communication skills with a growth mindset focused on operational improvement and elevated standards
- Flexibility to work peak operational hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation Package Details
- Base Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 per year
- Bonus Program: Performance-based bonus potential
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Healthcare Perks: Direct Primary Care membership option
- Perks: Daily staff family meals, complimentary uniforms, dining discounts, and paid parking
- Paid Time Off: Paid time off and sick days
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan
If you are a passionate hospitality leader looking to elevate your career with an industry-leading culinary group, please apply today!
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Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Skills
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