¡VIVA! Restaurant General Manager

¡VIVA!, crafted by renowned Chef Ray Garcia, is a culinary destination set to open at the reimagined Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort in Spring 2025. It will redefine the dining experience in Sunny Isles Beach and promises a vibrant fusion of flavors, innovation and artistry that captures the essence of Miami's dynamic food scene. ‍We're now looking for a dynamic and passionate Restaurant General Manager to lead our team into this exciting, new chapter. As the Restaurant General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations at ¡VIVA!, ensuring an exceptional guest experience while driving revenue and profitability. You will be the face of our restaurant, working closely with Chef Ray Garcia to maintain our reputation of culinary excellence and outstanding service. RESPONSIBILITIES: -Inspire, motivate and manage a dedicated team of front-of-house and back-of-house staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. -Ensure every guest leaves with an unforgettable dining experience, maintaining the highest standards of service and hospitality. -Oversee daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting, ensuring efficiency and profitability. -Collaborate closely with Chef Ray Garcia to maintain the restaurant's culinary vision and implement new menu items, promotions and events. -Monitor and manage budgets, control costs and drive revenue through strategic planning and execution. -Develop and execute marketing strategies to attract both local and hotel guests and actively engage with the community to promote the restaurant. -Ensure all health, safety, and licensing regulations are adhered to, maintaining a safe and compliant operation. QUALIFICATIONS: -Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager or similar leadership role in a high-end restaurant or hotel. -Strong understanding of restaurant operations, including front-of-house, back-of-house, and financial management. -Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. -Experience working in a hotel setting is a plus. -Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and a keen eye for detail. -Ability to collaborate with top chefs and implement creative culinary concepts. -Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field is preferred. -Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. BENEFITS Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families. -Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage -Dental & Vision Coverage -24/7 Teledoc service -Free Maintenance Medications -Pet Insurance -Hotel Discounts -Tuition Reimbursement -Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and holidays). -401K Match

To apply for this position and upload your resume, visit https://www.thesunnyhotel.com/viva-careers/restaurant-general-manager