Island Restaurant General Manager

Tommy Bahama; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Tommy Bahama in Palm Desert, CA, is seeking a restaurant leadership role to build a learning-focused environment for front-of-house teams that boosts sales, service excellence, and internal career growth.

You will develop recruitment strategies, mentor staff, and oversee training programs while ensuring budget compliance and adherence to company policies. Join a brand expanding nationwide with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience recruiting and mentoring hospitality teams.
• Ability to manage costs and budgets in a restaurant setting.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning and nurturing environment for front-of-house team members to drive sales and service success.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase qualified applicants and mentor the team.
• Coordinate training programs and monitor performance to ensure on-the-job transfer of skills.
• Manage restaurant expenses ensuring budgetary compliance.
• Foster open communication with restaurant staff, regional and corporate partners.
• Ensure consistent execution of Company policies and procedures.
• Support safety programs for restaurant, employees, and guests.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Recruitment

Budget management

Safety compliance

Job description

LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE WITH US

At Tommy Bahama, good vibes start with great people. Whether you’re behind the bar, in the kitchen, or out front with our guests, you’ll be part of a team that’s growing fast — and helping shape the next wave of our restaurants across the country. There’s plenty of room to grow your career here, surrounded by teammates who support you and leaders who want to see you succeed.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Real career growth opportunities as our Food & Beverage concepts expand nationwide
• Competitive pay and team member discounts on retail, food, and beverage
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase program and more available to eligible full-time employees
• Generous Paid Time Off program to keep you balanced
• A positive, professional and engaging work environment

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Create a learning and nurturing environment for all front of the house restaurant team members that promotes sales and service success, and internal career growth.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase qualified applicants, including but not limited to proactively recruiting and mentoring the team
• Facilitate implementation of company learning/training programs, follow-up and monitor performance to ensure transfer of learned skills on-the-job
• Manage individual restaurant expenses ensuring budgetary compliance
• Cultivate an environment of open, authentic dialogue with the restaurant team, regional and corporate partners
• Ensure consistent execution of Company policies and procedures
• Incorporate and administer applicable safety programs for the restaurant, employees, and guests. Help create a clean, safe, professional and upbeat environment

REQUIREMENTS

• Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently
• Routine standing for duration of shift
• Safely maneuvering the following types of equipment or machinery: Hand cart, blenders, knives, slices, wine keys and other tools provided to complete work
• Scheduled shifts determined by business needs

**Join the team that’s redefining laid-back luxury — and grow with us as we bring the Island Life to more communities across the country.

Rate Range: $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 Annually**

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at [e-mail]

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at [e-mail].

Tommy Bahama participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.