Restaurant Manager

Company Description

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing excellent service and meaningful experiences.

Andaz Miami Beach is now recruiting a Restaurant Manager to join the hotel's opening team. An art-deco building and architectural landmark is home to the newest luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Mid-beach. Opening in early 2025, the property boasts 287 guestrooms including 34 breathtaking suites and the ONLY Ocean-view arrival experience in Miami Beach. The design features elements of texture, art, and pops of color that create a unique and captivating experience. Each suite is designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, most with deep-soaking tubs, and cozy reading nooks. Guests can also enjoy private outdoor terraces with stunning views of the Atlantic and the Miami skyline. Unmatched amenities include a full-service spa, a well-equipped fitness center, a destination dining experience by José Andrés, two pools, and a Beach Club catering to the who's who of Miami. Spanning 25,000 square feet of innovative indoor and outdoor event space, Andaz Miami Beach will become a landing spot for guests and locals seeking celebratory gatherings that embrace the city's culture of music, art, and fashion.

Job Summary

Andaz Miami Beach is looking for a Restaurant Manager who are excited, qualified, hard-working, individuals with a passion for hospitality and a commitment to superior guest service. Experience with Micros is beneficial but not required. The Restaurant Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the dining area in a restaurant, overseeing the dining room staff, maintaining a high level of customer service, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for all guests. The role involves managing daily operations, coordinating with other departments, and implementing strategies to enhance the overall dining room experience.

Duties and Functions

• Uphold company policies and procedures, including adhering to work schedules, dress code, and attendance guidelines.
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• To ensure that all perishable items used behind the bar are labeled/dated and responsible for rotating and throwing away to maintain quality control
• Works as part of a team
• Portrays a positive friendly and professional attitude at all times, always smiles and greets guests warmly and genuinely
• Provides prompt, professional, friendly, and personalized service to our guests
• Provides help and support to all fellow colleagues
• Performs opening side work and set up station
• Attends and participates in any training sessions, department meetings
• Provides professional and exceptional food and beverage service
• Listens to guests and anticipates their needs
• Responds to guests' questions and their needs
• Proper serving of wine and alcohol (with awareness)
• Properly executes closing procedures
• Completes closing side work for specific table sections
• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting and engaging with guests, ensuring their needs are met throughout their dining experience.
• Resolve customer complaints or concerns promptly and in a professional manner.
• Maintain a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere in the dining room.
• Recruit, train, and supervise dining room staff, including servers, hosts/hostesses, and bussers.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance staff knowledge and service skills.
• Schedule and assign duties to staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to promote growth and development.
• Oversee the daily operations of the dining room, including seating arrangements, reservations, and table turnover.
• Monitor and manage table rotations to optimize seating capacity and minimize wait times.
• Collaborate with the kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely and coordinated service delivery.
• Maintain inventory of dining room supplies, such as utensils, glassware, and linens, and coordinate restocking as needed.
• Uphold high standards of food quality, presentation, and service consistency. Resolve guests' issues with their orders.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of the dining area to maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Implement strategies to attract and retain customers, such as special promotions, events, or loyalty programs.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop marketing materials and campaigns to promote on-premises dining
• Minimum of four (2) years or more of progressive Hotel experience years F&B Management experience
• A minimum of a Diploma in Hospitality/ Tourism Management or a relevant field;
• Ability to speak a second Language fluently will be considered an asset.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications
• Refined verbal and written communication skills;
• Physically agile, ability to stand or walk for long periods of time;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills;
• Excellent problem solving skills;
• Well-groomed, professional appearance
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Full flexibility, including the ability to work weekends and holidays and a varied schedule
• A true desire to understand and anticipate the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, strong developer and trainer and effective in providing exceptional customer service.
• Wine and spirit knowledge
• A valid food badge.

As an Andaz Miami Beach colleague, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with only a 30-day waiting period!
• 401K with company match
• Free Parking
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers- Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

Andaz team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment, or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Our Values: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging - of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Hyatt is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you are a results-oriented individual with a passion for selling a vibrant, playful hotel with one-of-a-kind gathering places offering the perfect backdrop for meetings, weddings, and special occasions, become part of Miami's first Andaz luxury lifestyle resort- Apply now!