Restaurant Manager - Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette

Hyatt Hotels; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations at Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette. The role involves managing staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have significant restaurant experience and a passion for customer service. Join a team that values excellence and sustainability in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of restaurant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and direction of restaurant operations.
• Ensure food quality is consistent and appealing.
• Resolve guest complaints and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Restaurant Manager

Oversee management and direction of restaurant operations in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Food and Beverage Manager – Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Ensure that food quality is consistent, appealing, and prepared to guest specifications.
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on the quality of service and food in the outlet.
• Ensure that the restaurant complies with sanitation and safety standards for guests and associates.
• Resolve guest complaints and coordinate with other department leaders to resolve service delivery or quality breakdowns.
• Check that all equipment is in working order.
• Follow up on work orders so repairs and maintenance of the facility are completed on a timely basis.
• Document inventory, forecast usage, and monitor supply.
• Abide by all state, federal, and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Oversee serving staff to ensure proper liquor controls are in place and all Hersha cash handling policies and procedures are followed. Comply with all Hersha accounting policies to ensure SOX compliance.
• Participate in marketing efforts of restaurants, create menu ideas, survey competition, report food trends, and assist in the preparation of specials.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• Associate's degree preferred.
• 3-6 years of restaurant experience required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette is the culinary destination of the Monterey area. Salt Wood features three distinct dining environments: a full-service dining room, lively bar and lounge, and al fresco dining patio. Our experiential oyster bar and central live-fire kitchen are the heart of the restaurant. From cocktails on the patio to large group parties in our multifunctional meeting space and private dining rooms, Salt Wood offers an unmatched experience.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected group.

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