Restaurant Manager

Northwood Hospitality LLC; Islamorada (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & 8 holidays

Employee discounts at Northwood hotels

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, Florida, seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations for Atlantic Edge, Mia Cucina, or Nikai. You will partner with the Director of F&B to optimize costs, enhance profits, and deliver exceptional dining experiences in a luxury resort setting.

The role requires managerial F&B experience in luxury environments, strong English communication, and the ability to work long hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum managerial experience in F&B, preferably luxury resort settings.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to work up to 10 hours daily as business needs require.
• Solid understanding of hotel services and facilities.
• Computer literacy; Excel proficiency; Spanish language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director of F&B to optimize costs and improve profits.
• Analyze operational performance and implement improvements with the team.
• Ensure adherence to safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Oversee guest satisfaction with focus on food quality and presentation.
• Manage hiring, training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions per resort policy.
• Lead team briefings and ensure clear interdepartmental communication.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

People management

Cost control

Guest service

English proficiency

Spanish fluency

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Cheeca Lodge & Spa, a luxurious resort in the heart of Islamorada, is currently seeking a food and beverage professional to join our team as a Restaurant Manager. You will help oversee the restaurant operations of one of our renowned dining venues – Atlantic Edge, Mia Cucina, or Nikai. This role is crucial in driving our commitment to culinary excellence and unparalleled guest service in a luxury resort setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director of F&B to optimize costs, enhance profits, and ensure unique and current dining experiences.
• Analyze operational performance, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with the Director of F&B and staff to implement effective solutions.
• nsure adherence to the highest standards of safety, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Oversee guest satisfaction, ensuring excellent food quality and presentation.
• Manage all aspects of staff management, including hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining in accordance with resort policies.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team and conduct regular team briefings.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Managerial experience in food and beverage, including luxury resort experience.
• Excellent command of English with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work up to 10 hours a day as business needs dictate.
• Profound knowledge of food and beverage, and a thorough understanding of hotel services and facilities.
• Computer literate, with preferred skills in Excel and Spanish fluency.
• Must already be eligible to work in the USA - sorry no sponsorships.
• No hand/neck/face tattoos
• No facial piercings

Qualifications:

• NO FACIAL or TONGUE PIERCINGS.
• NO FACIAL, HAND, or FACE/NECK TATOOS

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Company paid - Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company paid - Short Term Disability Insurance
• Dental, health, and vision insurance.
• Employee discounts at Northwood Hotels.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays.

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Source: Northwood Hospitality