Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Company: Montage Hotels & Resorts
Location: Laguna Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes. If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and apply for your application to be considered. Please Click Here to apply internally. At Montage , It’s All Because of YOU! Assistant Restaurant General Manager, Studio Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage , we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us. Your Leadership Provide strategic and operational leadership, guidance, direction, and tactical expertise on the hotel’s restaurants Drive hotel profitability through revenue generation in the restaurant , cost control, guest satisfaction, and associate engagement Assist the General Manager with daily restaurant operations, floor support, special events , and restaurant reservations Assist with the recruitment , training, and development of personnel within the department Provides conflict resolution and ensures disciplinary and termination procedures are followed and that all workplace standards are uphel d P romptly addresses all operational issues with Management and Staff Maintain constant communication with in the restauran t M onitor all elements (lighting, music, temperature), business levels, staffing levels, service levels, Forbes standards, service timing, dining room cleanliness and take steps to ensure food/beverage quality and presentations are met at all times Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and accuracy of the restaurant Responsible for m aintain ing systems, inventory, scheduling, cost and operational efficiencies A ttend all restaurant daily line-ups and weekly meetings Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies Create and maintain staffing schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality Maintain high standards of service excellence, food quality, and presentation, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand standards Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs About You You are passionate about restaurant operations You are exceptional in leading a team You are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same You are trustworthy and have integrity Must Haves Prior luxury f ood and b everage s upervisory or m anagement experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures, and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt and master to new operating system Knowledge of food service techniques and cost controls such as labor , productivity, food cost and other expenses Knowledge of food and alcoholic beverages Knowledge of hotel food and beverage operations Budgetary analysis capabilities Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays Luxury hotel experience, a plus You will Enjoy DTO (Discretionary Time Off) Healthcare benefits Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees Fertility & Family Forming Assistance Parental leave pay differential Pet Insurance Hotel discounts Free meals Fitness & wellness discounts LinkedIn Learning membership Hearts of Montage /Hearts of Pendry community engagement Associate’s events throughout the year Physical Requirements Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis At Montage , we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location. The pay scale for Assistant Restaurant General Manager is $85,000 to $112,000. The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position. In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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