Overview:

South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort is returning to Fort Lauderdale with an opening late 2024. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is set to unfold around it. The lush 32-acre waterfront enclave will be home to the extraordinary luxury resort hosting 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, plus an exclusive collection of 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is impeccably designed to both inspire and relax. All are met with exceptional service and refined touches resulting in extraordinary experiences. The Resort will assemble over 600 diverse and talented Team Members to bring Pier Sixty-Six to life and create a new legacy by providing memorable experiences and stellar service to our guests and residents. We aspire to create a caring culture for our team, with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and most importantly, a focus on you as an individual, including your welfare and wellbeing. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts eager for growth and stardom to join our team and enjoy highly competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that honors and respects you. 

We currently have an opportunity for a well-rounded and seasoned Restaurant General Manager to join our Pier Sixty-Six Resort opening team! Part of a diverse food and beverage offering, we are looking for a talented leader for our Mediterranean and Latin concept. Part of the newly renovated marina area, the restaurant will offer a dynamic concept for lunch and dinner.  

Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage and the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage – Restaurant and Pool Operations, this role will be responsible for leading the Restaurant operation (including Bar Operation of the outlet) with passion and creativity, ensuring exceptional five-star service. This individual will take the lead in project managing the opening. In doing so, this individual will lead the efforts in recruiting, menu creation, creation of service standards and style and implementation of training, processes, and standards for a successful opening.  This role will require assisting other F&B Outlets as needed. 

Responsibilities:

Overseeing the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. 

Ensuring the food and beverage/culinary operation meets the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, and focuses on growing revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department. 

Controlling costs, such as food and labor costs, through effective scheduling, portion control, and waste management. Selecting talent management and developing the Restaurant team.

Creating and enforcing employee schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels during peak hours.

Working closely with the Food and Beverage leadership team in designing the menus.

Implementing and enforcing health and safety regulations to maintain a clean and safe environment for guests and employees.

Remaining highly visible in the operation, providing recognition, promoting good public relations, and taking care of special requests with dedication to providing an attentive and distinctive experience for our guests. 

Ensuring you and your team deliver the highest of standards consistently and ensuring exceptional service and attention to our guests.

Organizing and overseeing special events, such as poolside parties, themed dinners, and vacation celebrations.

Coordinating with other departments within the resort to ensure seamless execution of events and provide excellent service to guests.

A desire to focus on the development of our team, attention to detail, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, the ability to multi-task with excellent organizational skills, be a team player and have a highly creative flair, bringing your personal touch and energy to our Restaurant experiences. 

A solid knowledge of food & beverage, strong wine knowledge, creative, ambitious, and strong business acumen, work ethic and people-management skills. 

Ability to work in an outdoor environment, subject to the local weather conditions. 

Qualifications:

Our Ideal Restaurant General Manager candidate will have: 

The ability to react and adjust to changing business environments and lead the team in ensuring efficient financial management of the business.

Ability to motivate and lead a team of professionals.

Applicants are required to have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience. 

Must possess a valid Food Handler’s card.

Must possess valid TIPs certification.

Knowledge of five-star service standards

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Advanced wine and spirit knowledge and service training

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement

An employee assistance program

Paid time off/sick time

Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match  

Complimentary team member meals

Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality. #piersixtysixresort