Upscale Restaurant Manager - Growth, Benefits, Bonus

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

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.