Senior Restaurant Manager - Baltaire

Baltaire•Los Angeles, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

BALTAIRE is a high-end steak and seafood eatery that will provide Angelinos with an enticing combination of succulent steaks, delectable seafood dishes and cultivated mixology with sophisticated old-school service in a modern, fine dining setting. Our concept will also serve as a sought-after lunch destination, with a day menu offering an array of salads and lighter entrees at a lower price point. We are looking for a Senior Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations while maintaining exceptional food, beverage, and hospitality standards. You will create a warm, welcoming, and memorable guest experience through attentive, professional service, and drive consistency by upholding company standards, procedures, and operational excellence. This role involves monitoring guest feedback and service performance to continuously improve the dining experience, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and security. You will also identify facility maintenance needs and proactively address repairs, and utilize POS systems and basic computer applications to support daily operations. A key part of this role is to coach, inspire, and hold the team accountable while leading by example on the floor.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Senior Restaurant Manager or Assistant General Manager in an upscale or fine dining environment.
General Manager experience is highly preferred.
Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
Exceptional hospitality instincts and a genuine commitment to creating outstanding guest experiences.
Strong food, wine, and beverage knowledge.
Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Comfortable using POS systems and standard computer applications.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining composure and professionalism.
Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

Lead daily restaurant operations while maintaining exceptional food, beverage, and hospitality standards.
Create a warm, welcoming, and memorable guest experience through attentive, professional service.
Drive consistency by upholding company standards, procedures, and operational excellence.
Monitor guest feedback and service performance to continuously improve the dining experience.
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and security.
Identify facility maintenance needs and proactively address repairs.
Utilize POS systems and basic computer applications to support daily operations.
Coach, inspire, and hold the team accountable while leading by example on the floor.
Mentor and develop managers and hourly team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and, when necessary, corrective action.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, hospitality, and continuous improvement.
Recognize and reward strong performance while addressing performance concerns professionally.
Partner with ownership, vendors, and leadership to support operational goals and business initiatives.
Implement efficient staffing, scheduling, and operational processes across all departments.
Ensure compliance with all applicable California labor laws, health regulations, and OSHA standards.
Assist in achieving sales, labor, and profitability goals through strong operational execution.
Monitor labor, payroll, waste, breakage, and other key performance metrics.
Ensure accurate payroll processing and proper cash handling procedures.
Support budget management while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.
Help drive restaurant performance through strong financial awareness and operational discipline.