Assistant Restaurant Manager

Compass Group USA; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Culinaire, a member of Compass Group USA, seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager at Miami Lakes Hotel to drive restaurant operations and guest satisfaction. You will coach teams, manage inventory and costs, and support catering and events to elevate service standards.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in hospitality leadership, strong people skills, and knowledge of food safety. Join a dynamic team focused on excellence and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of restaurant/hospitality leadership experience.
• Proven supervision, coaching, and team development experience.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety, and service excellence.
• Experience with inventory management and cost controls preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Associate degree in Hospitality, Business, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all restaurant operations and guest experiences.
• Lead, coach, and develop hourly team members for excellence.
• Support culinary and marketing initiatives.
• Manage food, beverage, and supplies with accurate inventory.
• Monitor labor, food, and beverage costs to meet goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and policies.
• Assist with catering events and VIP guest experiences.
• Foster a positive, high-performance team culture.
• Support leadership with operational reporting and financials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Operations knowledge

Inventory management

Customer service

MS Office

ServSafe

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Salary: $65,000 to $70,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.

Join our team at Miami Lakes Hotel and help create exceptional dining experiences for our guests. We are seeking a passionate, service-driven Assistant Restaurant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoys developing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering outstanding guest satisfaction.

In this leadership role, you will partner with the Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, coach and develop team members, manage inventory and cost controls, and support catering and special events. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional looking to advance their management career with a respected organization.

What You'll Do

• Assist in managing all restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and service standards.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop hourly team members to achieve operational excellence.
• Support the implementation of innovative culinary and marketing initiatives.
• Manage food, beverage, and supply ordering while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Monitor labor, food, and beverage costs to support financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Assist with catering events, special functions, and VIP guest experiences.
• Foster a positive, engaging, and high-performance team culture.
• Support leadership with operational reporting and financial responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of restaurant, hotel, food service, or hospitality leadership experience.
• Proven experience supervising, coaching, and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety, and customer service excellence.
• Experience with inventory management and cost controls preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Associate degree in Hospitality, Business, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Dynamic hospitality environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on guest satisfaction and team success
• Collaborative leadership culture focused on development and growth

Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.