Restaurant Manager - Regent Santa Monica Beach

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, presents a new era of indulgence offering 167 opulent guest rooms and suites. Introduced at a generous 720 square feet, rooms feature spa-like and luxurious bathrooms complete with a soaking tub, walk-in rain shower, double vanity and Perricone MD products, alongside thoughtful mementos through distinct Regent hallmarks. 

Poised along a coveted coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort celebrates the allure of unexpected harmony through contrasts, delivering inspired stays with a seamless blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury. Regent Santa Monica Beach is home to four dining destinations, each offering unique epicurean discoveries. Orla and Orla Bar by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina brings the peerless charm and boundless flavor of the Mediterranean to Southern California, while the poolside Azure Bar presents elevated poolside dining and creative cocktails. Sweet July Café debuts in collaboration with Ayesha Curry with exclusive menu items and a curated selection of beloved coffee and tea beverages. The beachfront oasis also boasts a 10,000 square feet Guerlain Wellness spa, outdoor pool (Azure Pool), The Regent Boutique, and state-of-the-art Fitness Center. The opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach marks a historic return of the brand to Los Angeles and represents the Americas flagship. For more information visit RegentSantaMonicaBeach.com. 

Job Summary:

The Restaurant Manager will train and assist staff in the operations of our celebrity chef driven restaurant. The ideal candidate will be entrusted to maintain high standards of service, and work with the culinary team to create exceptional dining experiences. 

 A little bit about your day:

Reporting to the Restaurant Assistant General Manager every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

• Promote the Restaurant Group and Regent’s service philosophy and style through our people attributes. 
• Ensure all guests receive responsive, professional, and gracious service.
• Execute all tasks with efficiency, respect, and professionalism, fostering a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Represent the restaurant professionally through effective communication with business partners.
• Collaborate with management to maintain service standards aligned with Forbes Five-Star Standards.
• Understand and implement all programs, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation and service according to restaurant standards.
• Handle cash and receipts according to accounting policies.
• Fill in as needed to uphold guest service standards and operational efficiency.
• Participate in daily and weekly operational meetings.
• Assist in overseeing day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Manage ambiance elements to meet management standards.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and organize staff training sessions.
• Supervise dining room service and host department operations.
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement in service quality and colleague satisfaction.
• Support front-of-house team in all dining room service aspects.
• Enforce company policies and procedures consistently.
• Audit time clock and labor reports, resolving issues promptly.
• Assist in colleague recruitment, selection, and training.
• Assist accounting department in managing outstanding balances.
• Maintain office organization and stock supplies.
• Monitor and maintain restaurant systems.
• Complete designated weekly assignments promptly.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience in a luxury hotel, fine dining, upscale restaurant, or hospitality environment required.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience overseeing restaurant operations, including staff scheduling, coaching, training, performance management, and team development.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, labor management, inventory controls, cash handling, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional guest service standards.
• Working knowledge of Forbes Five-Star, luxury service standards, or similar hospitality service expectations preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and guest recovery skills.
• Proficiency with POS systems, scheduling software, Microsoft Office Suite, and restaurant management systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business demands require.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and move throughout all restaurant areas while performing job duties. 

What you can expect from us: 

The annual pay range for this role is $80,000.00 to $87,591.20annually. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed at Regent Santa Monica Beach. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. A colleague’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual colleagues share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.

In return, we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.