Restaurant Manager (FT) ("Gerente de Restaurante")

EVANS HOTELS LLC • San Diego, CA

7d • $80,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Manager ("Gerente de Restaurante") of A.R. Valentien plays a pivotal role in upholding the excellence of one of Southern California’s premier fine dining establishments. Working in partnership with restaurant leadership, this leadership position ensures consistent guest experiences aligned with Forbes Five-Star standards through hands-on daily oversight, strong team development, and operational execution. The role assists in managing all front-of-house operations while fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in hospitality.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager, or equivalent in a fine dining, upscale restaurant.
• Experience running shifts, including scheduling, performance management, problem-solving, guest service, and day-to-day operations.
• Availability to work on a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
• Working knowledge of POS (MICROS, Aloha, or other systems), OpenTable, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense.
• RBS Certification required.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a luxury hotel or resort environment preferred.
• Fine dining experience required; Michelin experience is a plus.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on guest service, cleanliness, and team performance.
• Ensure alignment with hotel policies and brand expectations.
• Assist in meeting operational goals, including labor efficiency, quality assurance, and guest satisfaction metrics.
• Liaise with other operating departments to guarantee quality of services rendered.
• Maintain a house bank and conform to established cash-handling procedures.
• Ensure the restaurant and bar facilities and equipment are maintained at the highest level of cleanliness in accordance with Health Department regulations and hotel standards.
• Uphold service standards aligned with Forbes and AAA guidelines.
• Maintain a hands-on presence during service to guide execution and guest interactions.
• Ensure prompt and effective resolution of guest concerns or service recovery needs.
• Champion a culture of hospitality and personalized service.
• Recruit, train, and mentor front-of-house team members.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions and assist in performance reviews.
• Foster a positive, respectful work environment with high standards for service delivery.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Benefits

• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees