One Haus Hospitality

Restaurant Director

Location: Gatlinburg, TN | Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 + Bonus

About the Company

A growing hospitality operation in the Smoky Mountains is creating memorable guest experiences through distinctive dining, thoughtful service, and a strong sense of place. With multiple food and beverage outlets across two sister hotel properties, the organization is continuing to expand its dining offerings and invest in its hospitality leadership team.

About the Role

The Restaurant Director will oversee food and beverage operations across two sister hotel properties located on opposite sides of the Little Pigeon River. At the center of the operation is an Appalachian-inspired fine dining restaurant featuring a curated wine and bourbon program, complemented by additional dining outlets and guest services.

This is an opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to take ownership of a growing food and beverage operation, establish consistent service standards, develop the leadership team, strengthen the beverage program, and help introduce new dining experiences as the properties continue to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead food and beverage operations across both hotel properties, ensuring consistent service standards and an exceptional guest experience across all outlets.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations while maintaining a strong focus on service quality, operational execution, and team performance.
• Develop and elevate the wine and spirits program, ensuring a thoughtful and engaging beverage experience.
• Support the development and launch of new dining concepts and service offerings as the operation grows.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Restaurant Managers and Restaurant Leads, building a strong leadership pipeline.
• Foster a collaborative, guest-focused culture that emphasizes accountability, hospitality, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of food and beverage experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a management-level role.
• Experience overseeing multiple outlets preferred.
• In-room dining or hotel room service experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of wine and spirits, with the ability to lead and develop a beverage program.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop hospitality teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in hospitality or restaurant management preferred.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Base salary of $85,000–$95,000, plus bonus opportunity.
• Medical insurance.
• Discounted vision and dental insurance.
• Employee hotel travel program with discounted rooms across the hotel portfolio.
• Paid time off, vacation pay, and sick pay.
• Access to earned wages through ZayZoon.
• Opportunities for career growth within an expanding hospitality organization.