Assistant General Manager - Zanzibar

Description

Who We Are

Join White Lodging — a hospitality company developing and operating award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. With a growing portfolio of premium brands across the country's best markets, White Lodging offers a dynamic environment where talent thrives and careers are built.

We are seeking a Full Time Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in leading daily operations at Zanzibar , located within the Marriott Austin Downtown in Austin, TX. You don't just go to Zanzibar. You arrive. Hidden within the horizon of downtown Austin, Zanzibar is a lush rooftop destination that redefines concrete jungle. Pull up a chair, order a cocktail, and check reality at the door. With fresh fruit and specialty rums, Zanzibar offers a whimsical selection of drinks that transport you to another place and time. When hunger strikes, choose from flavorful plates of island-inspired fare, including sushi burritos, duck egg rolls, and spicy tuna poke. In this restaurant leadership role, you will direct daily food and beverage operations, train and develop F&B associates, manage beverage and food costs, and ensure an exceptional dining experience for every guest. The ideal candidate is an experienced restaurant assistant general manager or F&B supervisor with prior leadership experience, extensive knowledge of F&B operations, and a passion for developing future leaders. If you are looking for restaurant assistant general manager jobs in Austin, TX with a growth-oriented hospitality company, this is your next move with White Lodging.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth

What You'll Do

• Report to the Restaurant General Manager and support associates by directing daily operations and creating an excellent guest experience
• Oversee and ensure the proper training of all F&B personnel following the White Lodging Way guidelines
• Monitor communications, morale, and motivation of all F&B personnel
• Ensure food, liquor, wine, and other beverage costs are in line with budget
• Oversee Food and Beverage operations during meal periods, ensuring tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, serving, taking orders, delivering room service, and cleaning are performed in accordance with brand standards
• Assist with or issue accurate weekly forecasts to enable the creation of effective plans and schedules that maximize guest satisfaction
• Perform any other duties as required by the Restaurant General Manager

What You'll Bring

• A passion for service with a positive, can-do attitude
• An interest in training and developing future F&B leaders
• Extensive knowledge of F&B operational procedures
• The desire to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to any situation
• Ability to creatively problem solve and deliver results
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory controls, supplies, and equipment
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is required; experience with the specific brand hotel or upscale property is an added plus

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, “Marriott”). The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, termination, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you apply for this position, Marriott will have no involvement in the selection process. Your application information will not be provided to or accessible by Marriott. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee, not Marriott.