GARNI - Assistant Restaurant Manager

Lake Nona Wave Hotel; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member travel

Friends and family rates

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Lake Nona Wave Hotel is seeking a floor leader to support daily operations across the Restaurant, Bar, Pool, and In-Room Dining. You will train and motivate staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving profitability.

Join CoralTree Hospitality’s Lake Nona team and benefit from extensive health and wellness programs, paid time off, and travel discounts as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Food & Beverage.
• Alcohol service and Food Handler certifications required.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in F&B; luxury setting preferred.
• 3-5 years restaurant management experience required.
• Professional, team player with excellent communication.
• Must work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Certified Professional Food Manager certification.
• UKG, Micros, OpenTable, Revinate, Alice knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains fine dining standards and supervises on the floor during service.
• Trains staff to follow procedures and service sequence.
• Monitors performance and provides feedback on behaviors.
• Opens and closes restaurant and bar; completes side-work and reports.
• Ensures guest satisfaction and communicates with Chef/Managers.
• Ensures compliance with restaurant policies and alcohol service laws.
• Conducts inventories and manages supplies and uniforms.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback and uphold Wave Service.
• Encourages teamwork and manages end-of-day cashouts.

Skills

Guest service leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Evening/weekend availability

Food & beverage knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Hospitality or F&B

Tools

OpenTable

Micros Symphony

Alice

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a floor leader position that assists in the daily operations of the Restaurant, Bar Service, Pool, and In Room Dining to ensure optimum performance, exceptional guest service, and maximum profitability. You will train and motivate staff to provide amazing guest experiences.

At CoralTree Hospitality, we’re committed to enriching your career and life experiences through unparalleled benefits that support your personal and professional growth. Joining the CoralTree team means gaining access to an exceptional benefits package designed with you in mind. Join us and discover a workplace where your contributions are valued and rewarded every day.

• Explore Freely: Immerse yourself in our Team Member Travel Program, where you’ll enjoy complimentary and discounted stays at CoralTree Hospitality properties, allowing you to explore new destinations effortlessly.
• Share the Experience: Enjoy UNLIMITED Friends and Family discounted rates, creating unforgettable memories together.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Take charge of your well-being through our pre‑tax flexible benefit plan, covering healthcare and dependent care expenses, tailored to your needs. Our comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, including pet insurance ensures peace of mind for you, your family, and your furry companions.
• Build for the Future: Plan for tomorrow with our 401(k) plan, complete with a company match, empowering you to build financial security.
• Support When You Need It: Navigate life's challenges with confidence through our Employee Assistance Program, providing support when you need it most.
• Enriched Lifestyle: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with paid vacation, sick days, and holidays, giving you time to recharge and celebrate with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access team member discounts from top industry brands in travel, entertainment, and retail, including Apple, Live Nation, Samsung, Hertz, and more, making every day a little more extraordinary.

As a member of the Lake Nona Wave Hotel team, you’ll also benefit from:

• Enhanced Wellness: Benefit from special rates at the Lake Nona Performance Club, enhancing your wellness journey.

Responsibilities

• Maintains fine dining service standards, assists servers and hosts on the floor during service periods, and supervises restaurants where applicable.
• Ensures guest and team members’ satisfaction while assisting on the floor.
• Monitors team members to ensure performance expectations are met.
• Trains team members to follow restaurant procedures and sequence of service.
• Provides feedback to team members based on observation of service behaviors.
• Supervises restaurant and all related areas in the absence of the General Manager.
• Participates in department meetings by communicating a clear and consistent message regarding the department departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Ensures all team members have proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
• Communicate to Chef and Managers on any issues regarding food quality and services levels.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with all restaurant policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitors alcohol beverage service in compliance with local laws.
• Performs all duties of the restaurant team members and related departments as necessary.
• Opens and closes restaurant and bar; ensures all the side-work is executed properly.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Encourages team members to provide excellent customer service and with Wave Service standards.
• Handles guest problems and complaints, seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
• Conducts inventories to maintain par levels.
• Ensures all end-of-day cashouts are completed correctly, sends out end-of-day reports via e-mail.
• Shows impeccable knowledge of the menu and wine list, able to offer pairing suggestions to restaurant guests.
• Works with the following software applications: OpenTable, Micros Symphony, Alice, Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Food & Beverage industry.
• Alcohol service and Food Handler certifications are required. Familiarity of restaurant terminology and food service techniques is preferred.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience in the Food & Beverage industry required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of restaurant management experience is required; full-service dining and hotel experience preferred in a luxury setting.
• Professional, team player, polite manner, a neat and clean appearance.
• Excellent communication skills, highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Certified Professional Food Managers certification.
• UKG (timekeeping system), Micros, OpenTable, Revinate, Alice knowledge preferred.

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit 6-8 hours per day and may have exposure to basic cleaning supply chemicals.
• The team member is occasionally required to climb and use balance. Additionally, they will frequently be asked to use their hands and arms to reach, carry, pull, and lift up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member will experience temperature fluctuations (rain, wind, heat, humidity), and moderate to high noise levels.

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