¡VIVA! Restaurant General Manager - Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort

Newport Beachside Hotel, located in the sunny and vibrant Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is seeking talented individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a beachfront hotel that offers exceptional service and a tropical paradise experience to our guests. With positions available in front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, spa, and more, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our hotel boasts stunning ocean views, modern amenities, and a lively atmosphere, creating an exciting work environment. As a member of the Newport Beachside Hotel team, you'll have the chance to provide exceptional service to our guests, work in a picturesque beachfront location, and be a part of a renowned hospitality brand. Join us in delivering unforgettable hospitality experiences and become a valued member of our team at Newport Beachside Hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, FL!

¡VIVA!  Miami, crafted by the renowned Chef Ray Garcia, is a culinary destination set to redefine the dining experience in Sunny Isles Beach. ¡VIVA !  Miami will be located in the reimagined Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort, which will relaunch as The Sunny, Miami’s new premier beachside retreat opening in late 2024.

¡VIVA!  Miami promises a vibrant fusion of flavors, innovation, and artistry that captures the essence of Miami's dynamic food scene. We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate Restaurant General Manager to lead our team into this new chapter.

The future Sunny in the heart of Sunny Isles Beach is poised to redefine the beach getaway experience offering a perfect blend of rich history and unparalleled amenities. The resort will feature 339 spacious guest rooms, an eclectic private art collection, six food and beverage outlets, a fitness center, spa & salon, ocean-front pool with tiki bar and fire pits, beach club, and over 22,000 square feet of event space, including a unique oceanfront terrace. 

As the Restaurant General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of ¡VIVA! Restaurant, ensuring an exceptional guest experience while driving revenue and profitability. You will be the face of our restaurant, working closely with Chef Ray Garcia to maintain our reputation for culinary excellence and outstanding service. Your role will help to redefine luxury dining at the Sunny.

What you will be doing:

• Inspire, motivate, and manage a dedicated team of front-of-house and back-of-house staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure every guest leaves with an unforgettable dining experience, maintaining the highest standards of service and hospitality.
• Oversee daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting, ensuring efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with Chef Ray Garcia to maintain the restaurant’s culinary vision and implement new menu items, promotions, and events.
• Work with hotel management to ensure seamless integration of the restaurant into the Hilton Curio Collection, aligning with the brand’s luxury standards.
• Monitor and manage budgets, control costs, and drive revenue through strategic planning and execution.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to attract both local and hotel guests, and actively engage with the community to promote the restaurant.
• Ensure all health, safety, and licensing regulations are adhered to, maintaining a safe and compliant operation.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager or similar leadership role in a high-end restaurant or hotel.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, including front-of-house, back-of-house, and financial management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a hotel setting is a plus.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to collaborate with top chefs and implement creative culinary concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.