Remote Restaurant Manager – Nationwide – Lead Culinary Excellence from Anywhere

Meta Description: Join Gourmet Horizons as a fully remote Restaurant Manager and orchestrate multi‑site operations, staff development, and guest experience strategies from the comfort of your home office. Drive revenue growth, uphold brand standards, and shape the future of hospitality without ever stepping into a physical kitchen.

About the Role

Gourmet Horizons is seeking a seasoned Restaurant Manager to oversee a portfolio of virtual‑first dining concepts that operate across the United States. In this 100 % remote position, you will be the strategic hub connecting culinary teams, supply‑chain partners, and digital marketing channels. Your day‑to‑day includes analyzing performance dashboards, coaching general managers via video calls, designing standardized operating procedures, and ensuring each location delivers a consistent, five‑star guest journey—all while working from any city you call home.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual operating plans for 5–8 restaurant brands, aligning menu engineering, labor scheduling, and cost controls with corporate targets.
• Monitor real‑time KPI dashboards (sales per labor hour, food cost %, guest satisfaction scores) and initiate corrective actions within 24 hours.
• Lead weekly virtual leadership huddles with on‑site General Managers, providing coaching on staffing, training, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the culinary innovation team to test, refine, and roll out new menu items across all locations.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and manage a centralized purchasing platform to achieve a minimum 3 % year‑over‑year cost reduction.
• Ensure full adherence to health‑department regulations, labor laws, and brand safety standards through remote audits and documentation reviews.
• Drive revenue‑generating initiatives such as catering programs, delivery partnerships, and loyalty‑program enhancements.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive restaurant management experience, with at least 3 years overseeing multi‑unit operations.
• Proven track record of managing P&L statements exceeding $5 M annual revenue per region.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Expert proficiency with restaurant management platforms (Toast, Square for Restaurants, 7shifts) and data‑visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modeling for labor forecasting and food‑cost analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication—comfortable presenting to executive leadership via Zoom and crafting detailed SOPs.
• Strong leadership presence in a virtual environment; ability to build trust and accountability without physical oversight.
• Certified ServSafe Manager (or state‑equivalent) and up‑to‑date knowledge of FDA Food Code.

Salary Range

Estimated Compensation: $78,000 – $102,000 USD per year, plus performance‑based quarterly bonuses (up to 15 % of base) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits & Perks

• Fully remote work with a $1,200 annual home‑office stipend for ergonomic furniture, high‑speed internet, and productivity software.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (company covers 85 % of premiums for employee + dependents).
• 401(k) match up to 4 % of salary, vested immediately.
• Unlimited PTO policy plus 10 paid company holidays.
• Annual professional‑development budget of $2,500 for conferences, certifications, or culinary workshops.
• Quarterly virtual team‑building events (wine‑tasting kits, cooking classes, wellness webinars).
• Employee‑discount program for partner meal‑kit services and restaurant gift cards.

Culture & Values

At Gourmet Horizons we believe that great hospitality starts with empowered people. Our remote‑first culture is built on transparency, data‑driven decision making, and a relentless focus on guest delight. We celebrate diverse culinary backgrounds, encourage experimentation, and reward managers who turn operational challenges into growth opportunities. If you thrive on autonomy, love mentoring talent across time zones, and want to shape the next generation of dining experiences—without a daily commute—this role is your next career milestone.

How to Succeed in This Role

• Set clear, measurable goals for each location and review them in bi‑weekly one‑on‑ones.
• Leverage the centralized analytics dashboard to spot trends before they become issues.
• Build a library of recorded training modules so on‑site teams can onboard new hires consistently.
• Stay ahead of industry trends by attending at least two national hospitality conferences per year (virtual attendance counts).
• Foster a feedback loop: solicit frontline insights monthly and iterate SOPs accordingly.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gourmet Horizons is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.