Assistant Restaurant Manager

About the Role

This role supports daily restaurant operations, leads front-of-house associates, and ensures quality, consistency, and efficiency across all service periods. You'll play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving team performance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations across all Watermill outlets, including the Café, Bar, Restaurant, Market, Regency Club, Room Service, and Patio
• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring service standards, timing, and presentation are consistently met
• Lead associates during service, maintaining a strong floor presence
• Monitor guest experience and respond quickly and professionally to concerns
• Organize and lead pre-shift meetings, communicating key updates and priorities
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure food quality and execution
• Assist in hiring, training, coaching, and developing restaurant associates
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
• Support scheduling aligned with business levels and labor goals
• Provide ongoing feedback and performance coaching
• Support profitability through labor management, cost control, and inventory oversight
• Maintain accurate POS usage, reporting, and cash handling procedures
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory and par levels
• Assist in tracking revenue, expenses, and operational metrics
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards throughout all outlets
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and health regulations
• Support special events and promotions within the restaurant
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Occasionally assist other departments when needed to support hotel operations and guest satisfaction
• Perform additional duties as needed to support successful operations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Food & Beverage experience, including supervisory responsibility
• Prior restaurant leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations and service standards
• Ability to lead effectively in a high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Working knowledge of POS systems and basic computer applications
• Knowledge of beverage operations, wine, and service standards preferred
• Ability to manage conflict with professionalism and tact
• Financial acumen related to labor, cost control, and inventory
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Professionalism, positivity, and a team-first mindset

Benefits

• Health insurance available after 30 days for full-time associates
• Matching 401(k) and profit-sharing
• Flexible scheduling
• Free and discounted meals
• Hotel discounts at Hyatt and Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties
• Employee referral bonus program
• Free parking
• A culture built on People Pleasing People

Pay

Annual salary range: $50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience