Luxury Resort Restaurant GM – Pre-Opening Leader

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Deep Creek (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, vision, life, &

Disability benefits

Pre-tax flexible benefits plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Complimentary team member meals

Complimentary room nights at CoralTree

Job summary

CoralTree Hospitality seeks a seasoned Restaurant General Manager for Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale. You’ll lead the Restaurant operation, drive Five-Star service, and spearhead pre-opening activities with a focus on recruiting, menu development, and standards implementation.

The role reports to the Director of Food and Beverage and requires a track record in luxury dining, strong leadership, and a creative, guest-centered approach to elevate experiences.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a strong, innovative mindset.
• Ability to react and adjust to changing business environments and lead the team in ensuring efficient financial management of the business
• Ability to motivate and lead a team of professionals
• Applicants are required to have at least 4 years experience of fine dining, luxury, or Michelin Star Management Experience.
• Must possess valid Food Handler's card
• Knowledge of Forbes service standards
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Some travel is required for training, conferences and special events.
• Advanced wine and spirit knowledge and service training

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives.
• Ensures the food and beverage/culinary operation meets the brand's target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, and focuses on growing revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department.
• Develops and implements strategies that delivers products and services to exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customers and property employees and provides a return on investment.
• Selection of and talent management and development of our Restaurant team,
• Working closely with the Food and Beverage leadership team in designing the menus and wine lists
• Controlling costs through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, inventory control and cost control measures, observing and making recommendations for improvement of facilities and equipment where required
• Highly visible in the operation, providing recognition, promoting good public relations and taking care of special requests with dedication to providing an attentive and distinctive experience for our guests.
• A passion for ensuring you and your team deliver the highest of standards consistently and ensuring exceptional service and attention to our guests. You should have a wealth of Restaurant leadership experience in luxury hotels and/or stand-alone restaurants or restaurant groups, preferably have a minimum of 2 to 3 years' experience restaurants in the same position, have a desire to focus on the development of our team, attention to detail, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, the ability to multi-task with excellent organizational skills, be a team player and have a highly creative flair; bringing your personal touch and energy to our Restaurant experiences.
• A desire to focus on the development of our team, attention to detail, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, the ability to multi-task with excellent organizational skills, be a team player and have a highly creative flair; bringing your personal touch and energy to our Restaurant experiences.
• This person is passionate and a motivated leader with the highest level of integrity and transparency, strategic, analytical, and strong business acumen, an eye for detail, a passion for service, and a desire to promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities. Previous pre-opening experience is essential.
• A solid knowledge of food & beverage, strong wine knowledge, creative, ambitious, and strong business acumen, work ethic and people-management skills.

Skills

Excellent communication

Motivational leadership

Team management

Luxury hospitality knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in luxury restaurant management

2-year degree in Food Service / Hospitality or related

Job description

CoralTree Hospitality seeks a seasoned Restaurant General Manager for Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale. You’ll lead the Restaurant operation, drive Five-Star service, and spearhead pre-opening activities with a focus on recruiting, menu development, and standards implementation.

The role reports to the Director of Food and Beverage and requires a track record in luxury dining, strong leadership, and a creative, guest-centered approach to elevate experiences.