Sr. Food and Beverage Manager (FT)
About The Position
The Sr. Food and Beverage Manager manages and directs the daily operations and team members of A.R. Valentien, a fine dining restaurant, bar, and lounge at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. The role is responsible for exceptional service, operational excellence, adherence to established standards, and world-class guest experiences that achieve high customer satisfaction. The manager provides leadership, coaching, and ongoing development while fostering accountability, hospitality, teamwork, and personalized service. The position is an ambassador for the restaurant, engaging with guests and, when appropriate, community members and media to promote the venue and enhance its reputation. It collaborates with culinary leadership and hotel departments to maintain food and service quality, coordinate operations, and support the guest experience. The role also oversees staffing, training, administrative functions, operational standards, and departmental financial controls. A.R. Valentien is known for seasonal cuisine featuring local provisions and an elegant indoor-outdoor dining room overlooking the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course. The Lodge at Torrey Pines is owned by Evans Hotels, a family-owned business that offers employee well-being programs, manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, awards, and recognition. The company also participates in community initiatives, including beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; hospitality is preferred.
- At least 2–4 years of progressive fine dining restaurant management experience and/or training.
- Experience running shifts, including scheduling, performance management, problem-solving, guest service, and day-to-day operations.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays.
- Working knowledge of POS systems, Hotel Management Systems (HMS), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and OpenTable or similar reservation management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire; the company provides the training at its expense.
- RBS Certification required.
- Ability to stand, kneel, and squat for prolonged periods, up to and including an entire shift, and lift up to 25 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Hospitality degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a similar position at a hotel or similar business entity preferred.
- A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either the education or experience requirement.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example as an engaged, hands-on, visible leader who fosters hospitality, teamwork, accountability, and service excellence.
- Mentor and coach associates during operating hours, modeling professionalism and high standards of guest service.
- Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high-performing associates.
- Develop, implement, and reinforce training programs for service standards, operational procedures, and professional development.
- Promote the restaurant, bar, and lounge through guest engagement and, when appropriate, media and community interactions.
- Review OpenTable, Medallia, and other guest feedback to identify trends, recognize successes, address service gaps, and coach associates.
- Collaborate with culinary leadership to maintain food quality, presentation, consistency, and timing, and support communication between front- and back-of-house teams.
- Partner with the Director of F&B and Restaurant General Manager to develop, refine, and implement food, wine, and beverage menus aligned with the restaurant concept, quality standards, and financial objectives.
- Ensure the restaurant, bar, lounge, room service, and related areas meet cleanliness, sanitation, Health Department, and hotel standards.
- Partner with other hotel departments to support seamless operations, effective communication, and an exceptional guest experience.
- Coordinate administrative functions, including scheduling, staffing, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, recordkeeping, and participation in departmental and hotel meetings.
- Maintain financial controls, safeguard the house bank, and ensure compliance with cash-handling procedures.
- Ensure associates are trained and knowledgeable about hotel safety policies, emergency procedures, and applicable workplace regulations.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.
Benefits
- Referral bonuses: $1,000 for Culinary, Engineering, and Housekeeping roles and $350 for other roles for each hired referral at an Evans Hotels property.
- Discounted hotel rooms for employees, friends, and family.
- Free employee parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto Card.
- Free meals and refreshments during working shifts.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Health insurance, including SIMNSA.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Life insurance.
- Sick and vacation time.
- Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and hotel stays at sister properties.
- Hands-on manager and leadership training.
- Employee appreciation days, staff awards, and recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
