Dining Room Manager

Cherokee Town & Country Club is looking to hire a full-time Dining Room Manager To manage our Fine Dining Restaurant at our Town Club in Buckhead. We are seeking a highly polished, detail-oriented Dining Room Manager to join our leadership team. This position serves as the standard-bearer for excellent service within the Town Club, guiding daily operations with precision, sophistication, and an unwavering commitment to hospitality.  This hospitality management position comes with a competitive salary of $80,000 - $85,000/year based on experience and the following great benefits and perks:

• A 401(k) plan; matching up to 5%. 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Free parking.
• Employee golf available on occasional Mondays.
• Employee recognition opportunities.
• Employee appreciation events.
• MARTA (public transportation) discount.
   

YOUR LIFE AS A DINING ROOM MANAGER

The Dining Room Manager oversees both the Fine Dining Restaurant and Main Bar, with combined annual revenues exceeding $1.25 million. This includes full responsibility for maintaining elevated service standards, driving operational performance, and ensuring a seamless, high-touch guest experience across all areas.

A strong emphasis is placed on the Main Bar, including the execution and evolution of a high-end cocktail program. This role requires a deep understanding of premium spirits, cocktail craftsmanship, and bar operations, ensuring the bar experience reflects the same level of refinement and consistency as the dining room.

Within the Fine Dining Restaurant, you will curate personalized and memorable dining experiences through an intuitive understanding of member preferences, special occasions, and thoughtful attention to detail. As a visible presence on the floor, you will engage members and guests with professionalism and warmth, fostering lasting relationships built on trust and exceptional service.

You will lead and inspire the service team to consistently execute Michelin and Forbes Five-Star level service standards, demonstrating polished technique, poise, and exceptional attention to detail. This role demands a leader who sets the tone, holds the team accountable, and continuously elevates the overall dining experience.

SCHEDULE 

Daily start between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Scheduled days off are Sundays and Mondays, with the exception of recognized holidays, including Easter, December Holiday Brunches, etc. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Restaurant Management, Business, or related field preferred 
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive restaurant management experience 
• Proven experience in fine dining restaurant operations 
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing beverage programs, including wine inventory systems, craft cocktail creation, and specialty product procurement 
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, service standards, and guest      relations 
• ServSafe and TIPS certifications preferred 

ABOUT CHEROKEE TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs. Our Town Club occupies the famed Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead and our Country Club is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. The excellence of our facilities, combined with our commitment to the highest standards in dining and member services, has brought the club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years.

We are in the "happiness business" and believe in a positive "What can I do? How can I help?" attitude. We refer to our high expectations for our staff as the "Cherokee Standard". We value our employees for their hard work and dedication. Here at Cherokee Town & Country Club, we are proud of our top-notch working environment supported by a high-quality team management approach that includes competitive wages and awesome perks.  

Do you have a positive, engaging, hands-on management style? Are you attentive to detail and dedicated to maintaining high standards? Do you have strong written and verbal communication skills? Are you personable, outgoing, and passionate about delivering memorable experiences? Are you a team player? If so, apply today!