Director of Hospitality | Upscale Italian Restaurant | $85,000/yr | Stellar Bonus | Benefits



We are partnering with an established upscale Italian restaurant in the South Sound to find an experienced Director of Hospitality to join their leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who genuinely enjoys being on the floor, developing teams, connecting with guests, and creating a consistently exceptional dining experience.

This is not a behind-the-desk management position. Approximately 90–95% of this role is spent on the floor during service, actively leading the team, interacting with guests, and supporting restaurant operations.

What You'll Do

Lead the Guest Experience

• Oversee front-of-house service, cleanliness, and overall execution.
• Set the standard for warm, professional, guest-first hospitality.
• Manage reservations, special requests, front-desk operations, and guest flow.
• Maintain a strong leadership presence throughout service.
• Develop guest relationships that encourage loyalty and repeat business.

Develop & Lead the Team

• Hire and onboard front-of-house employees as needed.
• Train and develop servers, bartenders, bar-backs, hosts, and expos.
• Coordinate training schedules and monitor the development of new team members.
• Reinforce service standards, policies, and accountability.
• Mentor the team on wine, spirits, food, beverage, and service knowledge.
• Maintain and update training materials.

Support the Beverage Program

• Confidently assist with wine selections and recommendations.
• Partner with management on wine and cocktail offerings.
• Assist with product selection and sourcing for the beverage program.

Support Strong Restaurant Operations

• Oversee inventory of key operating supplies, including china, glassware, silverware, and paper goods.
• Review and authorize voids, promotions, and cash-handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate menu information within the POS.
• Manage reservations to maximize guest flow and restaurant capacity.
• Utilize POS reporting and support daily financial procedures.

Who We're Looking For

Our client is looking for a hands-on, polished hospitality leader who thrives in an elevated service environment and enjoys being actively involved in the guest experience.

The ideal candidate leads from the floor, develops strong teams, understands the importance of service standards, and knows how to balance exceptional hospitality with sound restaurant operations.

If you’re a hospitality leader who would rather be on the floor leading the experience than sitting in an office, we’d love to connect.

Apply today for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.