Restaurant General Manager — Lead, Inspire & Grow

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is seeking a General Manager for Watr restaurant at a Starwood property in Austin, TX. You will lead operations, drive financial performance, and ensure outstanding guest service.

The role requires hands-on leadership, budgeting, training, and strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards. The candidate should have 2+ years in restaurant management, strong P&L skills, and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in full-service restaurant management at manager/AGM level.
• Proven track record in hospitality standards, safety and guest service.
• Experience with P&L, budgeting and staff training.
• Bi-lingual (preferred) and knowledge of alcohol enforcement where applicable.
• College degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and energize the restaurant team to meet financial goals.
• Develop departmental strategy aligned with property and brand.
• Recruit, train and manage management and hourly staff.
• Oversee purchasing, payroll, costs and inventory controls.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and quality guest service at all times.
• Collaborate with marketing to drive guest engagement and revenue.

Skills

Restaurant management

P&L responsibilities

Staff leadership

Food & beverage knowledge

Bi-lingual (preferred)

Alcohol compliance

Budgeting/forecasting

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is seeking a General Manager for Watr restaurant at a Starwood property in Austin, TX. You will lead operations, drive financial performance, and ensure outstanding guest service.

The role requires hands-on leadership, budgeting, training, and strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards. The candidate should have 2+ years in restaurant management, strong P&L skills, and a passion for hospitality.