Restaurant Manager

Cheeca Lodge & Spa; Islamorada (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Short Term Disability Insurance

Dental, health, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, FL, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations across Atlantic Edge, Mia Cucina, or Nikai, ensuring exceptional guest experiences in a luxury resort.

You will lead F&B staff, partner with the Director of F&B to optimize costs, ensure safety standards, and drive profits while delivering outstanding food quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum managerial experience in food & beverage, luxury resort background preferred.
• Excellent command of English with strong communication skills.
• Able to work up to 10 hours a day as business needs dictate.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA; no sponsorships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of F&B to optimize costs and enhance profits.
• Analyze performance and implement improvements with staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Oversee guest satisfaction with food quality and presentation.
• Manage hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline of staff.
• Coordinate team briefings and cross-department service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Guest service

Cost control

Tools

Excel

Spanish

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.
• ensure 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

Qualifications:

NO FACIAL or TONGUE PIERCINGS.

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

Cheeca Lodge and Spa careers - where paradise meets professionalism in the Florida Keys

Salary Range

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Cheeca Lodge & Spa recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce and will continue to identify and attract a workforce of the best available talent at every organizational level. As the Company grows and expands, we remain committed to maintaining our workplace diversity, allowing us to maintain our leadership in the industry.