Senior Restaurant Manager - Sexy Roman at the W Hotel

About the Role

Situated in the W Hotel, Sexy Roman is a provocative modern Italian restaurant offering playfully balanced artisanal, hand-crafted Italian cuisine with an electrifying atmosphere. Alluring cocktails with a table-side martini cart, thoughtfully curated worldly wines, and a vibrant bar create a big, bold, and buzzing experience.

Join a team of true hospitality professionals in a polished, sleek, high-end space with a dynamic leadership team that celebrates individuality and fosters a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations while ensuring exceptional food, service, and hospitality standards.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and memorable guest experience through attentive, polished, and professional service.
• Lead by example with a sense of urgency, positive energy, and a hands-on approach.
• Champion company standards and ensure consistency across every shift.
• Monitor guest and employee feedback to identify opportunities to elevate service.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and security throughout the restaurant.
• Proactively identify and address repair and maintenance needs.
• Utilize POS systems and standard computer applications to support efficient operations.
• "Inspire, Inspect, and Inform" the team through consistent communication, coaching, and leadership.
• Serve as a resource, mentor, and leader to managers and hourly team members.
• Support managers with daily priorities, work assignments, and operational needs.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and developing exceptional talent.
• Assist with performance evaluations and ongoing professional development.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, kindness, and collaboration while recognizing strong performance and addressing performance concerns.
• Help develop systems and processes that improve staffing, productivity, and overall restaurant performance.
• Partner with leadership on PR, marketing, and sales-building initiatives for Sexy Roman and the food and beverage operations at the W Hotel.
• Build positive relationships with vendors, ownership, hotel partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Arizona labor requirements, Department of Health regulations, and OSHA standards.
• Manage restaurant financial performance, including sales, labor, waste, breakage, PPA, tip reporting, and operating costs.
• Accurately process and submit payroll while maintaining appropriate labor controls.
• Coach and reinforce the timely use of waste sheets, labor proformas, and other financial tools.
• Ensure proper cash, credit, and receipt handling and reconciliation procedures are consistently followed.
• Partner with leadership to achieve P&L goals while maximizing efficiency and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve costs, productivity, and overall restaurant profitability.
• Take ownership of assigned budgets and costs while supporting other managers in achieving their financial goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Senior Manager or Assistant General Manager experience in an upscale or fine dining restaurant.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and creating exceptional, personalized guest experiences.
• Strong food and beverage knowledge with an understanding of elevated service standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing hospitality teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Positive, professional, and collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting restaurant financial performance, including labor, payroll, budgeting, and cost controls.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Physical Requirements

• Persons performing service in this position will exert 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
• This type of work involves a combination of sitting, walking, and standing for periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits

• $85 - $95K Annual Salary + Bonus
• 401K Retirement Savings
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Free meal per shift
• Growth & Development opportunities

About the Company

Alliance Hospitality Group’s mission is to build relationships within our community by serving them with passion in a hospitable environment while providing food that is honest, consistent, and fresh. We provide a positive, professional environment and constantly drive toward excellence. We value each individual team member and take a personalized approach to their growth. These same philosophies are carried through with our guests, vendors, and everyone we interact with. Alliance Hospitality Group is a growing company, and we are looking for team members to grow with us.