Restaurant Manager, Fine Dining & Beverage Operations
Overview
Lead front-of-house operations for a high-end Los Angeles steakhouse overseeing guest service and dining room flow at scale. Work with culinary leadership to maintain service protocols, food presentation, and upscale standards. Manage financials, labor, and administration while developing and retaining a top-tier hospitality team. This role emphasizes guest recovery, security, and technology-enabled operations in a premium environment.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and maintain service standards across the dining room to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business
- 2Design and supervise shift management, seating flow, and guest experiences for fine dining service in a steakhouse setting
- 3Lead front-of-house hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluations to support staff development and retention
- 4Collaborate with culinary leadership to enforce presentation and service protocols and maintain dining room standards
- 5Monitor sales, labor, and expenses and prepare payroll and reports in a timely, accurate manner
- 6Estimate and control food and beverage costs through ordering oversight, inventory management, and waste reduction initiatives
- 7Maintain sanitation, health, and safety compliance and enforce proper handling and facility cleanliness
- 8Implement security procedures to protect guests, staff, and assets and document incidents promptly
- 9Respond to guest feedback, drive service recovery, and foster a positive reputation for the restaurant
- 10Utilize POS systems, scheduling and payroll software, and mobile apps to optimize operations
Requirements10
- 1Minimum 2 years of management experience in a fine dining environment
- 2Proven leadership in hiring, training, coaching, and developing front-of-house teams
- 3Strong knowledge of food ingredients, cooking techniques, wine and beverage service, and fine dining dynamics
- 4Demonstrated ability to manage financials, control costs, and complete administrative tasks accurately
- 5Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication in a fast-paced environment
- 6Proficiency with POS systems, scheduling and payroll platforms, and mobile apps
- 7Valid California Food Handler's Card or equivalent certification
- 8Flexibility to accommodate last-minute operational changes
- 9Preferred experience managing wine programs or beverage operations and related cost control
- 10Additional certifications in food safety, alcohol service, or hospitality management
Salary Insight
$70 - $75k per year
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