Assistant Restaurant Manager (FT) ("Subgerente de Restaurante")

LOCATION

A.R. Valentien 
Located in the AAA Five Diamond rated resort, The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, A.R. Valentien is a fine dining restaurant known for its exceptional seasonal cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and superior service. Executive Chef Kelli Crosson sources only the best local provisions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests dine in a timbered indoor-outdoor dining room overlooking the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course. 

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 Restaurant Manager in managing and supervising the restaurant operations while leading, training and directing its personnel.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $75,000 - $82,000 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

• Supports the Restaurant Manager in coordinating all administrative activities of the department, including schedules, performance evaluations, recruiting, record keeping, orientation, supervision, staffing and attending meetings.
• Contributes input in the drafting, designing and implementation of the menus.
• Participates in the preparation of operating and capital budgets and forecasts and gives his full support in conforming to them.
• Participates in establishing training programs to ensure consistent high-quality service.
• Trains all departmental personnel in established safety and emergency procedures.
• Is a hands-on manager and interacts with staff and hotel guests to ensure quality service is provided.
• Liaises with other operating departments to guarantee the quality of services rendered.
• Maintains a house bank and conforms to established cash-handling procedures.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two-year associates degree, trade school degree, professional certification or any equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Previous similar position in upscale restaurant or hotel is 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.
• 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 25 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.