Restaurant Manager

Morton's The Steakhouse; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, vision, voluntary life

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid time off

Discounts on dining

Job summary

Morton's The Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale seeks an experienced restaurant leader to oversee upscale dining operations. You will drive guest experiences, coach a diverse team, and ensure top-tier service while controlling costs and maintaining brand standards.

The role emphasizes leadership presence, staff development, and adherence to health and safety regulations, with a focus on consistent profitability and guest satisfaction across the operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of upscale/fine dining restaurant management experience.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, mentor, and motivate a diverse team while fostering accountability and operational excellence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage employees, guests, and business partners.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing budgets, inventory controls, labor costs, and other operating expenses to achieve financial objectives.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, service standards, staffing, scheduling, and profitability drivers.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven track record of career growth, stability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience Leadership: Deliver exceptional guest experiences and foster a hospitality-based culture.
• Team Development & Performance: Recruit, train, coach, and motivate team members for high performance.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure consistent execution of standards, policies, and procedures.
• Financial Management: Manage labor, food, beverage, and operating costs to meet financial goals.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance through inspections.
• Administrative Oversight: Complete daily sales reporting, payroll processing, inventory controls, and cash handling.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor food, beverage, and service quality to meet brand standards.
• Culture & Engagement: Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.
• Business Results: Analyze performance metrics and implement improvement plans.
• Adaptability & Leadership Presence: Respond to changing needs while maintaining leadership visibility.

Skills

Upscale/fine dining management

Team leadership

Budget management

Operations management

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Staff development

Job description

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Overview

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience Leadership: Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and a "Do Whatever It Takes" mindset
• Team Development & Performance: Recruit, train, coach, and motivate team members to achieve operational excellence, maintain high-performance standards, and support individual growth and development
• Operational Excellence: Ensure consistent execution of company standards, policies, and procedures while driving efficiency, productivity, and outstanding service quality
• Financial Management: Effectively manage labor, food, beverage, and operating costs to achieve financial objectives while maximizing profitability and guest satisfaction
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance through regular inspections and adherence to all health, safety, alcohol service, and company requirements
• Administrative Oversight: Ensure the accurate and timely completion of key administrative functions, including daily sales reporting, payroll processing, inventory controls, cash handling, and petty cash documentation
• Quality Assurance: Monitor food, beverage, and service quality to ensure all products and experiences consistently meet or exceed brand standards and guest expectations
• Culture & Engagement: Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment that promotes teamwork, employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Business Results: Drive operational success by analyzing performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing action plans, and delivering strong business results
• Adaptability & Leadership Presence: Respond effectively to changing business needs, operational challenges, and guest concerns while maintaining a visible and supportive leadership presence throughout the operation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of upscale/fine dining restaurant management experience. Equivalent combinations of professional experience and relevant academic achievements may be considered
• Proven ability to lead, develop, mentor, and motivate a diverse team while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and effectively engage employees, guests, and business partners
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with strong attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing budgets, inventory controls, labor costs, and other key operating expenses to achieve financial objectives
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, service standards, staffing, scheduling, and profitability drivers
• Current knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance requirements, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant operating environment
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and respond effectively to changing business needs and operational challenges
• Proven track record of career growth, stability, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence
• Genuine passion for hospitality, exceptional guest service, and creating memorable experiences for both guests and team members
• Proficient in restaurant management systems, point-of-sale systems, Microsoft Office applications, and other business-related technology platforms

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