Restaurant General Manager - Garni

Pier Sixty-Six; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life & disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Complimentary team member meals

Complimentary room nights at CoralTree

Job summary

Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale seeks a seasoned General Manager – Garni to lead the restaurant operation with passion and five-star service. You will report to the Director of Food & Beverage and drive strategies that elevate guest experiences and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in fine dining or Michelin-level leadership, excellent communication, deep wine knowledge, and a track record of building high-performing teams in luxury settings.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with a strong, innovative mindset.
• Ability to react to changing business environments and lead the team in financial management.
• Motivate and lead a team of professionals.
• 4+ years in fine dining, luxury, or Michelin Star management.
• Must possess a valid Food Handler’s card.
• Knowledge of Forbes service standards.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Some travel for training, conferences, and events.
• Advanced wine and spirit knowledge and service training.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and brand service initiatives.
• Ensures F&B operations meet brand standards, staff satisfaction, and revenue goals.
• Develops strategies to exceed guest expectations and deliver ROI.
• Leads restaurant team recruitment, development and retention.
• Collaborates with F&B leadership on menus and wine lists.
• Controls costs through scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and facilities improvements.
• Maintains visibility in operations, recognizing staff and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Demonstrates leadership with integrity, strategic thinking, and strong business acumen.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Wine knowledge

Food service management

Adaptability

Education

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

2-year degree in Hospitality/Business or related; 4 years F&B management experience

Job description

South Florida's beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, has returned to Fort Lauderdale. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier Top Lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is unfolding. This lush 32-acre waterfront enclave is home to an extraordinary luxury resort featuring 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, an exclusive collection of 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool experiences, and a vibrant waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is impeccably designed to inspire and relax, while exceptional service and refined touches create truly unforgettable experiences.

The resort is brought to life by more than 600 diverse and talented Team Members who are dedicated to creating a new legacy of luxury hospitality by delivering memorable experiences and exceptional service to our guests and residents. We are committed to fostering a caring culture that supports our team through state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class Team Member dining room, and, most importantly, a genuine focus on each individual’s well-being and professional growth.

We currently have an opportunity for a well-rounded and seasoned General Manager – Garni to join our Pier Sixty-Six Resort team!

Reporting to our Director of Food and Beverage, this role will be responsible for leading The Restaurant operation with passion and creativity, ensuring exceptional five-star service.

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.
• A solid knowledge of food & beverage, strong wine knowledge, creative, ambitious, and strong business acumen, work ethic and people-management skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a strong, innovative mindset.
• The 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

Our Ideal General Manager candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills and a strong, innovative mindset.
• The 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

Education And Experience

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

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 4 years' experience in the food and beverage, culinary, event management, or related professional area.

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match
• Complimentary team member meals
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality. #piersixtysixresort