Assistant Restaurant Manager

The Crescent Hotels Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Houston seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead F&B operations in a luxury Curio Collection by Hilton property, delivering exceptional service and a memorable guest experience. You will supervise staff, oversee opening/closing procedures, monitor standards, and partner with leaders to optimize food and beverage operations, staffing, training, and cost controls.

Schedule flexibility is required to meet hotel business needs; you will be highly visible on the

Qualifications

• Experience leading F&B in luxury hotels or restaurants.
• Strong communication and team development skills.
• Knowledge of beverage service, labor management, inventory and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and training for F&B teams.
• Oversee inventory, cost controls, service execution and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Be highly visible on the floor during service and engage with guests.
• Lead from the floor, develop the team, and uphold luxury service standards.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Guest service excellence

Team supervision

F&B operations

Inventory & cost controls

Job description

Description

The Assistant Restaurant Manager supports the daily operations of the hotel's Food & Beverage outlets while ensuring exceptional service, operational efficiency, and an elevated guest experience consistent with the standards of a luxury Curio Collection by Hilton property.

This hands-on leader will assist with overseeing restaurant and bar operations, supervising and coaching team members, managing opening and closing procedures, monitoring service standards, and ensuring the team is prepared to deliver personalized and attentive hospitality.

Key responsibilities include assisting with staffing, scheduling, training, inventory and cost controls, service execution, guest satisfaction, and compliance with food safety and responsible alcohol service standards. The Assistant F&B Manager will be highly visible during service, engaging with guests, supporting the team during peak periods, and resolving concerns promptly and professionally.

The ideal candidate has previous Food & Beverage leadership experience within a full-service, upscale, or luxury hotel or restaurant environment. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and team-development skills are essential. Knowledge of restaurant operations, beverage service, labor management, inventory, and cost controls is preferred.

Previous Hilton experience, particularly within a Curio Collection or other luxury/soft-brand property, is a plus.

Schedule flexibility, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required based on hotel business needs.

Lead from the floor. Develop the team. Create dining experiences guests remember.

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts