Sr. Food and Beverage Manager (FT)

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Lodge

• La Jolla , CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $85000.00 - $90000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Exempt, Job Category: Management and Supervisory, LOCATION A.R. Valentien Located in the AAA Five Diamond rated resort, The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, A.R. Valentien is a fine dining restaurant known for its exceptional seasonal cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and superior service. Executive Chef Eric Sakai sources only the best local provisions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests dine in a timbered indoor-outdoor dining room overlooking the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course. The Lodge at Torrey Pines is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands-on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities. SUMMARY The Sr. Food and Beverage Manager (“Gerente Senior de Alimentos y Bebidas”) manages and directs the daily operations and team members of a fine dining restaurant, bar, and lounge, ensuring exceptional service, operational excellence, and adherence to established standards. Provides leadership, coaching, and ongoing development to associates while fostering a culture of accountability, hospitality, and personalized service. Responsible for delivering world-class guest experiences that achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Actively engages with guests and serves as an ambassador for the restaurant through positive interactions with guests, community members, and media to promote the venue and enhance its reputation. Champions a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and personalized service that reflects the organization's commitment to excellence. PAY & PERKS Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 DOE**Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property. Discounted Hotel Rooms for all employees and friends & family. Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto Card. Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts. Career advancements opportunities! Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time. Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, hotel stays at our sister properties, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Lead by example as an engaged, hands-on, and visible leader who fosters a positive, "can-do" culture of hospitality, teamwork, accountability, and service excellence. Serve as a mentor and coach, actively supporting associates during operating hours while modeling the highest standards of professionalism and guest service.

Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high-performing associates who demonstrate positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences consistent with the hotel's culture and values. Develop, implement, and continuously reinforce training programs that ensure consistent execution of world-class service standards, operational procedures, and ongoing professional development.

Promote the restaurant, bar, and lounge by actively engaging with guests and, when appropriate, representing the venue through media and community interactions to enhance its reputation and visibility. Review Open. Table, Medallia, and other guest feedback to identify trends, recognize successes, address service gaps, and coach associates to continuously improve the guest experience.

Collaborate closely with the culinary leadership team to ensure food quality, presentation, consistency, and timing meet established standards while fostering strong communication between front- and back-of-house operations. Partner with the Director of F&B and Restaurant General Manager in developing, refining, and implementing food, wine, and beverage menus that support the restaurant's concept, quality standards, and financial objectives.

Maintain exceptional operational standards by ensuring the restaurant, bar, lounge, room service, and all related areas consistently meet or exceed cleanliness, sanitation, Health Department, and hotel standards. Foster strong partnerships with other hotel departments to ensure seamless operations, effective communication, and an exceptional overall guest experience.

Coordinate all departmental administrative functions, including scheduling, staffing, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, recordkeeping, and participation in departmental and hotel meetings. Maintain departmental financial controls by safeguarding the house bank and ensuring compliance with all established cash-handling policies and procedures.

Ensure all associates are trained and knowledgeable regarding hotel safety policies, emergency procedures, and applicable workplace regulations. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in hospitality. At least 2-4 years of progressive fine dining restaurant management related experience and/or training. Previous similar position in a hotel, or similar business entity preferred. A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.

Experience running shifts, including scheduling, performance management, problem-solving, guest service, and day-to-day operations. Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required. Working knowledge of POS systems, Hotel Management Systems (HMS), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and Open. Table or similar reservation management systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense. RBS Certification required. Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs.

The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 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.