Théa Assistant General Manager

Author & Edit Hospitality; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Retirement match

Discounts across brand

Career growth

Job summary

Author & Edit Hospitality’s Théa Dallas location seeks an accomplished restaurant leader to manage daily operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The role focuses on leading a luxury dining program, coordinating service standards, and guiding a high-performing team.

You will oversee reservations, private events, inventory control, and financial performance while shaping the concept, wine and food offerings, and overall ambiance for a premier property on Knox Street.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management in a luxury dining environment.
• Proven leadership, business acumen, and attention to detail.
• Experience launching an exciting new concept at a premier property.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Develop and execute the food & beverage program, service standards, and decor.
• Oversee reservations, events, and banquet functions.
• Maintain inventory controls and financial performance.
• Foster positive relations with guests, vendors, and staff.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Operational oversight

Guest service

Budgeting

Job description

Named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the World’s Best New Hotel Restaurants, Théa is rooted in the rhythm of the Mediterranean, where afternoons effortlessly drift into the evening. The menu moves with ease from vibrant mezze to house‑made pastas and bold, shareable plates, with every dish designed to bring people together around the table. Amid the excitement surrounding Knox Street’s transformative new mixed‑use destination, the Dallas location will further define the brand with a striking two‑story space. Building on its Phoenix roots, Théa Dallas introduces a new, health‑forward Mediterranean lunch experience, offering a flexible yet polished setting for everything from quick weekday lunches to leisurely, sunlit afternoons overlooking the Katy Trail.

Why Author & Edit

• Benefits available when you work 25 hours per week-including medical, dental, vision, and more
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings program (with company match)
• Exclusive hotel and dining discounts across our brand
• Join a company known for exceptional service and standout guest experiences
• Be part of a passionate team shaping the future of hospitality in Phoenix
• Grow your career with a dynamic, expanding brand

Who We Are

At Author & Edit, we create original hospitality experiences designed to be remembered and talked about. Our approach is rooted in constant evolution, always refining and reimagining what hospitality can be. We don’t follow industry standards; we set them. Founded by visionary restaurateur Sam Fox, Author & Edit is built on the idea that great hospitality is something you write, not replicate. From standout concepts like The Global Ambassador, named Travel + Leisure’s No. 1 Resort in Arizona in 2026, awarded One MICHELIN Key, and recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as a top “Best Hotel,” to The Twelve Thirty Club and a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, we’re shaping experiences that push the industry forward.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience in a luxury dining environment, preferably in a hotel setting.
• You have superb leadership abilities, business acumen, attention to detail, and a passion for providing exceptional hospitality.
• This is an outstanding opportunity to help launch an exciting new restaurant concept at a premier luxury property.
• An open, curious mind with a desire to deliver a tailored guest experience with a hospitality every time mindset
• Ability to provide leadership and direction contributing to the success of the hotel through engaging, developing, and mentoring individuals and the restaurant teams
• Assist in developing and executing the overall concept, vision and direction for the restaurant, including the food and beverage program, service style and standards, entertainment options, ambiance and décor.
• Collaborate on creating menus, wine lists, and other offerings that align with the restaurant's upscale positioning.
• Manage daily restaurant operations, ensuring excellent guest experiences, operational efficiency, quality and consistency of food and service, inventory controls, and financial performance.
• Oversee guest reservations, seating arrangements, and private events/banquet functions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Foster positive relations with restaurant members, hotel guests, vendors, and staff.

Author & Edit is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Pay Range

$80,000 - $90,000 USD