Assistant Restaurant Manager (FT) ("El/la Asistente de Gerente de Restaurante")

Job Details Level: Experienced. Location: Lodge - La Jolla, CA 92037. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year. Job Shift: Exempt. Job Category: Management and Supervisory. Location The Grill at Torrey Pines is located at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla. It offers nostalgic cooking over an open fire, with smoky flavors from the custom‑built wood‑burning rotisserie. Guests enjoy sweeping views of the Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. SUMMARY The Assistant Restaurant Manager 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. The role ensures smooth execution of service, assists in staff training and development, and reinforces the resort’s commitment to Forbes Five‑Star and AAA Five‑Diamond service. It provides consistent leadership presence to support daily operations and team performance. PAY & PERKS Compensation: $72,000 – $78,000 DOE Earn $1,000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each 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 and refreshments during working shifts. Career advancement opportunities. Health (including SIMNSA), dental, vision, 401(k) 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 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. Liaise with other operating departments to guarantee quality of services rendered. Maintain a house bank and conform 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. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team. QUALIFICATIONS At least 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 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 training 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, up to the entire shift, and lift up to 40lbs. The position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code311.0101 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.** #J-18808-Ljbffr