Restaurant General Manager - Beach Restaurant

Our Property

Captiva Island has been the destination of choice for generations of families. South Seas, for many, is where the destination has come to life. The 330‑acre retreat and wildlife nature preserve on the Florida Gulf Coast offers elevated coastal experiences and world‑class amenities designed to appeal to a multitude of guests. Join this passionate and hardworking team and enjoy working in paradise.

We are in the business of creating an authentic sense of place for families to return time and time again while committing ourselves to creating memorable and fun experiences through passionate, attentive service. This mantra is reflected in everything we do and every interaction we have whether it be in hospitality operations management, asset management, development, or sales & marketing. Our values define who we are.

• Be Authentic
• Practice Humility
• Cultivate Teamwork
• Value Time
• Be Trustworthy

• Low‑cost Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4 percent
• Commuter and Company‑paid Toll Programs

The Restaurant General Manager will assist in leading the F&B operations for a designated venue. The General Manager will lead all FOH operations and partner with the Restaurant Chef in BOH operations excellence.

This opportunity requires efficient operation and the ability to ensure that guests' expectations for quality product as well as execution of service standards are met. The position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of service strategy and brand initiatives.

The Restaurant General Manager partners with the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage/Director of Food and Beverage, on planning, the long‑term outlook, innovative offerings, and P&L analysis.

The Restaurant General Manager will report directly to the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. The Restaurant General Manager will work closely with culinary leaders (BOH) to have an approximate team of 15 – 40 employees dependent on season.

This position may ultimately assist with other areas as we continue to reopen the resort such as Food Trucks, The Clutch, and Banquets/Catering events when/if applicable.

• Provide leadership and support for all outlets working directly with Managers and Supervisors.
• Assists with the activities of the F&B Department to maintain and improve productivity, food quality, service, creativity and merchandising to increase volume, sales, and profit.
• Enforces policies with management and schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars to achieve a productive and profitable result.
• Achieve predetermined profit and productivity objectives and desired standards in food, service, sanitation, creativity, and merchandising and promotion ideas.
• Coordinate testing and experimental projects to upgrade products and procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates daily the guest satisfaction and experience.
• Review prices, sources of supply, food and beverage sales trends and inventories. Monitors and controls food, beverage labor and other related costs. Establish purchasing and receiving procedures in conjunction with the Purchasing Department.
• Responsible for upholding of food & beverage concepts.
• Additional duties include but are not limited to:
  • Assist in development of yearly budget
  • Develop monthly and weekly forecast
  • Monitor payroll of department
  • Lead daily staff stand up meetings
  • Attend the bi‑weekly management meeting
  • Develop and revise SOPs for the department, as needed
  • Review and approve departmental PAFs
  • Ensure all training and certifications are up to date
  • Monitor and achieve all FLHSS standards are met and timely

• Must possess 3+ years management experience in the food and beverage division of hotel and/or resort.
• 3+ years of experience hiring and developing talent.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English required.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred.
• Must be proficient in POS systems, Inventory Management Systems and Microsoft Office.