Restaurant Manager | Full-Time | Diana Restaurant

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager to join the team at Diana American Grill in Houston, TX. The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant while ensuring an exceptional guest experience, maintaining high service and food-quality standards, and supporting the development and performance of the restaurant team. This position requires a hands-on hospitality leader who can effectively manage a fast-paced environment, motivate and develop employees, maintain operational standards, and drive results while representing Spectrum Catering & Concessions in a professional manner.

This role pays an annual salary of $75,000 - $85,000.

Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure exceptional guest service and maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Manage, coach, train, and develop restaurant employees.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, timekeeping, and performance management.
• Manage staffing levels and labor to meet business needs.
• Monitor sales, labor, inventory, waste, and other operating costs.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and point-of-sale procedures.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and food-service standards.
• Respond to guest concerns and resolve issues professionally and promptly.
• Monitor restaurant presentation and ensure all areas remain clean, organized, and guest-ready.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation.
• Review operational and financial reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and team members regarding operational needs and challenges.
• Lead by example and promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

• 3-5+ years of restaurant or hospitality management experience preferred.
• Previous experience managing a team in a full-service or high-volume restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, guest service, food safety, and cash-handling procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to coach employees and hold team members accountable to company standards.
• Proficiency with POS systems and standard computer applications.
• Food safety certification, or ability to obtain certification as required.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout the restaurant and work areas.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.