F&B Operations Leader — Guest Experience & Growth

RMD Group; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RMD Group is seeking a hands-on Food & Beverage Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and develop a high-performing team, while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes revenue growth, operational excellence, and leadership in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The successful candidate will drive financial performance, train frontline teams, and manage labor, with a focus on upselling and loyalty initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of management experience in restaurants, nightlife, or hotel/resort environments.
• Strong understanding of cost controls and labor management.
• Proficiency in POS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience training and developing front-of-house teams.
• Knowledge of Department of Labor standards and permit conditions.
• High school diploma required; equivalent education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations while achieving financial performance goals.
• Train, mentor, and hold team members accountable to service and operational standards.
• Increase revenue through strategic upselling, promotions, and performance initiatives.
• Oversee labor management, including payroll review and overtime control.
• Implement and support in-house marketing efforts and loyalty programs.
• Ensure consistent onboarding, training execution, and performance management practices.
• Uphold company policies, labor regulations, and all permit requirements.
• Engage with guests on the floor to elevate the overall dining experience.
• Supervise nightly closing procedures and review management reports for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Guest service

Staff training

Cost controls

Labor management

Upselling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

RMD Group is seeking a hands-on Food & Beverage Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and develop a high-performing team, while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes revenue growth, operational excellence, and leadership in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The successful candidate will drive financial performance, train frontline teams, and manage labor, with a focus on upselling and loyalty initiatives.