Food & Beverage Assistant Manager - Levant Restaurant

The Condado Collection; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employer Contribution to 401(k)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Condado Collection in San Juan, Puerto Rico, seeks an experienced restaurant manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring a seamless, high-end dining experience for guests and teams. The role focuses on supervising service, beverage programs, and staff development while upholding the brand's standards.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in fine dining, knowledge of wine pairings, and bilingual Spanish/English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in fine dining management.
• Certified Sommelier preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of wine regions, varieties, and pairings.
• Strong public relations and leadership skills.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily restaurant operations and maintains a superior dining environment.
• Supports General Manager and Assistant GM in policies and goals.
• Manages scheduling, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Collaborates with kitchen and front-of-house teams for smooth service.
• Develops and manages beverage programs within the restaurant.
• Leads wine training and manages inventory and ordering.
• Maintains high-quality standards for food, beverage, service, and guest satisfaction.
• Ensures confidentiality and protects company assets.
• Communicates effectively across staff and guest interactions.
• Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

POS Systems

OpenTable

Job description

The Condado Collection is a collection of hospitality properties in Puerto Rico ranging from classic and modern luxury full-service hotels, to fine dining and entertainment. A unique dining experience curated by acclaimed Chef Michael White. Inspired by the Mediterranean, offering a unique menu infused with his signature style and a global palette, promising a remarkable gastronomic journey. We aim to create experiences and inspire journeys not only for our guests, but also our workforce. We are confident that our team members are the key in delivering passionate and authentic hospitality service. Let’s create a collection of memories together!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees daily restaurant operations, maintaining seamless service and a superior dining environment.
• Supports the General Manager and the Assistant General Manager in executing restaurant policies, procedures, and achieving goals.
• Assists with scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Collaborates with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth communication and service flow.
• Develops and manages beverage programs within the restaurant’s operational framework.
• Oversees performance and training of service and management staff in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Maintains high-quality standards for food, beverage, service, facilities, and guest satisfaction.
• Communicates effectively across all levels of staff and guest interactions.
• Provides expert wine recommendations and pairings to enhance the dining experience.
• Leads wine training for staff and manages wine inventory, including ordering and storage.
• Stays informed on industry trends and emerging wines to keep the program dynamic and current.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Ensure confidentiality and protect company assets.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support the team to reach common goals, listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Hospitality oriented
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of Fine Dining experience
• Certified Sommelier, preferred
• Deep knowledge of wine regions, varieties, and food pairings
• Must have refined skills in public relations
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Must have knowledge of POS Systems, OpenTable etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Fully Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employer Contribution to 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays

The Condado Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.