Restaurant General Manager - Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotel

AtMontage Laguna Beach,It’sAll Because of YOU!   

Restaurant General Manager (Fine Dining)

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun.  At Montage Laguna Beach, we know our success is all because of you. Here,you’renot just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences.You’llfeel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage Laguna Beach is more than a job;it’sa way of life.Don’tjust imagine the possibility—join us.   

Your Leadership    

• Provide strategic and operational leadership, guidance, direction, and tacticalexpertiseon the hotel’s restaurants 

• Drive hotel profitability through revenue generation inthe restaurant,cost control, guest satisfaction, and associate engagement 

• AssistF&BManagers with daily restaurant operations, floor support,special events,andrestaurant reservations 

• Responsible for theselection, training, and development of personnel within thedepartment 

• Maintain constant communication withintherestaurant 

• Provides conflict resolution and ensures disciplinary and termination procedures are followed and that all workplace standards are upheld 

• Promptly addresses all operational issues with Management and Staff 

• Monitor all elements (lighting, music, temperature), business levels, staffing levels, service levels, Forbes standards, service timing, dining room cleanliness and take steps to ensure food/beverage quality and presentations aremet at all times 

• Responsible formaintainingthe cleanliness and accuracy oftherestaurantmenus 

• Control payroll and equipment costs (minimizing loss) 

• Responsible for thefinancial managementof the operation  

• Responsible to attend all restaurant daily line-upsand weekly meetings 

• Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies   

• Create andmaintainstaffing schedules, ensuringappropriate coverage  

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, monitoring expenses and revenue performance 

• Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability whilemaintainingservice quality 

• Maintainhigh standardsof service excellence, food quality, and presentation, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand standards 

• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments   

• Performadditionalduties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs     

About You    

• You are passionate aboutrestaurantoperations   

• You are exceptional in leading a team   

• You are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments   

• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same   

• You are trustworthy and have integrity   

Must Haves    

• PriorFine Dining, FoodandBeverageManagement experiencerequired 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills   

• Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures, and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer   

• Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook  

• Embrace Technology – continually learn,adaptand master to new operating system 

• Knowledge of food service techniques and cost controls such aslabor, productivity, food cost and other expenses  

• Knowledge of food and alcoholic beverages 

• Knowledge of hotel food and beverage operations  

• Budgetary analysis capabilities 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays   

• Luxury hotel experience, a plus   

You will Enjoy    

• DTO (Discretionary Time Off)   

• Healthcare benefits   

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts   

• 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option   

• Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees   

• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance   

• Parental leave pay differential   

• Pet Insurance   

• Hotel discounts   

• Free meals    

• Fitness & wellness discounts   

• LinkedIn Learning membership   

• Hearts ofMontage/Hearts of Pendry community engagement   

• Associate’s events throughout the year   

Physical Requirements    

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over   

• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift   

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift   

• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis   

AtMontage Laguna Beach, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance oran accommodationin order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.