Director of Restaurants

Montage Laguna Beach

California

On-site

USD 130,000 - 200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan with company and…

Free meals

Hotel discounts

LinkedIn Learning membership

Parental leave pay differential

Fertility & Family Forming Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Montage Healdsburg seeks a Director of Restaurants to lead all food and beverage operations with creativity and discipline. You will steer guest experiences, drive profitability, and mentor a high-performing team across outlets.

This role emphasizes brand standards, safety, and exceptional service while managing budgets and menus. You’ll oversee departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, implement cost controls, and ensure seamless operations during daily line-ups and events.

Qualifications

Prior Food and Beverage Management experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures, and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer
Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Embrace Technology - continually learn, adapt and master to new operating system
Knowledge of food service techniques and cost controls such as labor, productivity, food cost and other expenses
Knowledge of food and alcoholic beverages

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership, guidance, direction, and tactical expertise on the hotel's restaurants
Drive hotel profitability through revenue generation in various food and beverage outlets, cost control, guest satisfaction, and associate engagement
Assist F&B Managers with daily restaurant operations, floor support, special events, and restaurant reservations
Maintain constant communication within the restaurant
Monitor all elements (lighting, music, temperature), business levels, staffing levels, service levels, Forbes standards, service timing, dining room cleanliness and take steps to ensure food/beverage quality and presentations are met at all times.
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and accuracy of all outlet menus
Participating in seasonal menu changes
Maintain profitability measures of division to supporting overall hotel operations
Control payroll and equipment costs (minimizing loss).
Responsible for the financial management of the restaurant operations
Make decisions that relate to profit and loss
Responsible to attend all restaurant daily line-ups and weekly meetings
Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise restaurant managers, servers, bartenders, and support staff
Create and maintain staffing schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage
Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, monitoring expenses and revenue performance
Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality
Maintain high standards of service excellence, food quality, and presentation, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand standards
Deliver on guests' expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Technology adoption

Food cost control

F&B operations knowledge

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

At Montage Healdsburg, It's All Because of YOU!

Director of Restaurants

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage Healdsburg, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you're not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You'll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage Healdsburg is more than a job; it's a way of life. Don't just imagine the possibility-join us.

Your Leadership

Provide strategic and operational leadership, guidance, direction, and tactical expertise on the hotel's restaurants
Drive hotel profitability through revenue generation in various food and beverage outlets, cost control, guest satisfaction, and associate engagement
Assist F&B Managers with daily restaurant operations, floor support, special events, and restaurant reservations
Maintain constant communication within the restaurant
Monitor all elements (lighting, music, temperature), business levels, staffing levels, service levels, Forbes standards, service timing, dining room cleanliness and take steps to ensure food/beverage quality and presentations are met at all times.
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and accuracy of all outlet menus
Participating in seasonal menu changes
Maintain profitability measures of division to supporting overall hotel operations
Control payroll and equipment costs (minimizing loss).
Responsible for the financial management of the restaurant operations
Make decisions that relate to profit and loss
Responsible to attend all restaurant daily line-ups and weekly meetings
Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise restaurant managers, servers, bartenders, and support staff
Create and maintain staffing schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage
Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, monitoring expenses and revenue performance
Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality
Maintain high standards of service excellence, food quality, and presentation, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand standards
Deliver on guests' expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

About You

You are passionate about food and beverage operations
You are exceptional in leading a team
You are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments
You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

Prior Food and Beverage Management experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures, and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer
Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Embrace Technology - continually learn, adapt and master to new operating system
Knowledge of food service techniques and cost controls such as labor, productivity, food cost and other expenses
Knowledge of food and alcoholic beverages
Knowledge of hotel food and beverage operations
Budgetary analysis capabilities needed
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Luxury hotel experience, a plus