Assistant Restaurant Manager (FT) ("El/la Asistente de Gerente de Restaurante") presso EVANS HOTELS LLC

Description

LOCATION

The Grill at Torrey Pines
Located at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, The Grill embraces the nostalgia of cooking over an open fire. Guests can savor the smoky flavors of dishes from the restaurant’s custom-built wood-burning rotisserie and cozy up for a leisurely meal complete with sweeping views of the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course. The Grill's welcoming ambiance and exceptional service promise a memorable experience for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands-on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY
The Assistant Restaurant Manager ("El/la Asistente de Gerente de Restaurante") supports the daily operations of The Grill’s front-of-house, working closely with the Restaurant Manager to lead the service team, uphold established standards, and deliver an exceptional dining experience. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth execution of service, assisting in staff training and development, and reinforcing the resort’s commitment to Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond service. The role also provides consistent leadership presence to support daily operations and team performance.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 DOE**
• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on guest service, cleanliness, and team performance.
• Ensure alignment with hotel policies and brand expectations.
• Assist in meeting operational goals, including labor efficiency, quality assurance, and guest satisfaction metrics.
• Liaises with other operating departments to guarantee quality of services rendered
• Maintains a house bank and conforms to established cash-handling procedures.
• Recruit, train, and mentor front-of-house team members.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions and assist in performance reviews.
• Foster a positive, respectful work environment with high standards for service delivery.
• Maintain a hands-on presence during service to guide execution and guest interactions.
• Ensure prompt and effective resolution of guest concerns or service recovery needs.
• Champion a culture of hospitality and personalized service.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 1 - 2 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Prior experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant environment preferred.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
• Experience running a shift, scheduling, performance management, problem-solving, running day-to-day operations, hospitality & customer service skills
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required
• Experience with POS systems (MICROS, Aloha, or similar), OpenTable, and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense.
• RBS Certification required.
• Ability to exemplify and always lead with a friendly, professional, team-oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 40 lbs.
• The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq.

**The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience.