Private Club Dining | Upscale Hospitality Leadership

Location: Greater Baltimore / Annapolis Region, MD

Compensation: $75,000–$95,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

Gecko Hospitality is proud to partner with a premier private club community in the Mid-Atlantic region to identify a Restaurant Manager for its member dining operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in relationship-driven environments and understands the importance of personalized service, consistency, and member engagement. The property offers a blend of casual and refined dining experiences within a highly regarded private club setting known for its strong sense of community, elevated service standards, and lifestyle-focused amenities.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for hospitality, strong front-of-house leadership skills, and the ability to create memorable dining experiences while building lasting relationships with members and guests.

Position Overview

The Restaurant Manager will oversee daily front-of-house dining operations and play a key role in maintaining exceptional service standards throughout all member dining outlets. This individual will lead and develop service teams, ensure smooth floor execution, and collaborate closely with culinary leadership to deliver a seamless and hospitality-focused experience.

Success in this role requires strong operational leadership, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate member expectations within a private club or upscale dining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day dining room operations across club dining outlets
• Lead, coach, and develop front-of-house service teams
• Maintain high standards of hospitality, professionalism, and member engagement
• Ensure proper floor management during service periods, events, and peak operations
• Build strong relationships with members through personalized and attentive service
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure seamless food and beverage execution
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and service training initiatives
• Monitor dining room presentation, cleanliness, and operational consistency
• Address member feedback promptly and professionally
• Support special events, member functions, and seasonal club programming as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience in upscale dining, private club, resort, or luxury hospitality environments
• Strong understanding of elevated service standards and guest/member relations
• Proven leadership experience managing front-of-house teams
• Ability to thrive in a relationship-focused hospitality setting
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with club dining operations or member-focused hospitality environments preferred
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000–$95,000 base salary
• Bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 401(k) with generous company match (upon eligibility)
• Tuition assistance opportunities
• Long-term growth potential within a respected hospitality organization

About Gecko Hospitality

Gecko Hospitality is a leading hospitality recruiting firm specializing in executive and management placements for hotels, resorts, private clubs, restaurants, country clubs, and luxury hospitality organizations nationwide. We connect hospitality professionals with career opportunities that align with their experience, leadership style, and long-term goals.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today for confidential consideration.