Davis Hospitality Group is always interested in connecting with experienced hospitality leaders who are passionate about people, service, and running great restaurants. This role is designed to build a strong bench of management talent across our restaurants, including Eliza Restaurant & Bar, JED's Local Restaurant, and Josephine's Italian Cuisine.
Who You Are:
- Seasoned hospitality professional with multiple years of restaurant management experience
- Calm, professional, and confident — especially under pressure
- A natural leader who sets the tone, leads by example, and earns trust
- Highly reliable, organized, and accountable
- Passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily front-of-house operations to deliver consistently excellent guest experiences
- Coach, train, and develop service teams with clear standards and expectations
- Maintain a positive, professional, and respectful work environment
- Oversee scheduling, staffing, and labor with an eye toward both quality and efficiency
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and care of the physical space
- Handle guest feedback and resolve issues with grace and professionalism
- Collaborate closely with culinary leadership and ownership
- Support administrative responsibilities such as ordering, systems, and reporting as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership experience in a full-service restaurant environment
- Strong communication skills — written and verbal
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through
- Comfort using restaurant systems and technology (POS, reservations, scheduling tools)
- A long-term mindset and pride in building strong teams and strong culture
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Plan
- Flexible Schedule
- Ongoing Training / Opportunities for Advancement
- Dining Allowance
- Referral Program
About the Davis Hospitality Group:
Davis Hospitality Group is a family-owned hospitality company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, founded by Sally and Russell Davis. The group is behind Eliza Restaurant & Bar, JED’s Local Po-Boys, and Josephine’s Italian Restaurant—independent, neighborhood-driven restaurants rooted in scratch-made cooking, thoughtful sourcing, and a strong sense of place. Across all concepts, Davis Hospitality Group is guided by a shared commitment to quality, operational excellence, and thoughtful hospitality.
Founded in 2016, Eliza Restaurant & Bar is a contemporary Creole restaurant serving local Louisiana food. Eliza features dishes made using fresh, local ingredients prepared in a scratch kitchen and served with an abundance of hospitality.