Restaurant Assistant Manager – Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach
Fins up! Margaritaville Resort Fort Myers Beach is seeking energetic seasoned professionals for the exciting role of Food and Beverage Restaurant Assistant Manager.
Nestled in the heart of Southwest Florida’s vibrant landscape, Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach, under the proud operation and ownership of TPI Hospitality, offers not just a job but an opportunity for unparalleled personal and professional growth.
Position Overview:
Join the Margaritaville Beach Resort team as an Assistant Restaurant Manager for our high-paced food and beverage team. In this fun, fast-paced role, you’ll help lead daily operations, support our team, and ensure every guest enjoys a memorable experience.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and support a positive team culture while enforcing company policies and procedures
- Conduct interviews and help recruit team members to maintain strong staffing levels
- Train new hires and coach existing staff to uphold restaurant standards and service expectations
- Provide ongoing feedback and performance evaluations to support employee development
- Oversee daily front-of-house operations and assist back-of-house as needed
- Oversee key areas of restaurant operations, including food and beverage planning, purchasing, sanitation, safety, bar operations, compliance with company policies, staff scheduling, labor control, team supervision, recordkeeping, and reporting
- Willingness to take ownership of necessary operational tasks; including reporting, financial closeouts, and completion of shift-end responsibilities as needed to support smooth and efficient restaurant operations
- Organize employee schedules and monitor hours to ensure proper staffing levels
- Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards to ensure a healthy and compliant environment
- Promptly address guest concerns to ensure a positive dining experience
- Order food and supplies while staying within budget guidelines
- Monitor and control costs, reduce waste, and support overall profitability
- Interact with guests to gather feedback and enhance service quality
Please note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the business.
What We’re Looking For:
- At least 2+ years of experience in food & beverage or hospitality supervisory role such as Assistant Restaurant Manager, Shift Supervisor, or similar.
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, including bar service and drink preparation, with the ability to accurately describe menu items and ingredients to guests and staff.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & multitask
- Ability to work in the Florida outdoor elements and be on your feet for most of your workday.
- Strong leadership and people skills.
- Positive, outgoing attitude and love for guest service.
- Good with restaurant or hotel systems (Toast POS experience a plus).
- Able to work weekends and holidays.
- Current (or willing to obtain) SERV Safe Food Manager Certification.
- Ability to observe regular and consistent attendance; punctuality.
- Contribute to a positive team environment.
About TPI Hospitality:
- Industry-leading tenure celebrated during its 50th year of operation in 2022.
- A culture of empowerment that creates success for yourself and those around you.
- With over 30 hotels and restaurants located throughout Minnesota and Florida, TPI associates enjoy opportunities for advancement or transfer.
- Chosen as a twelve-time Best Places to Work nominee by the Business Journal
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Volunteer time off (VTO)
- Bereavement Leave
- Free parking options, including an off-site lot with shuttle service to the resort
- Employee Discounts
- Supplemental Insurance options
- Tuition Discount Program
Still wondering what makes working at Margaritaville so special? Don’t just take our word for it – see for yourself! Watch our video and dive into the vibrant, fun-filled world of Margaritaville. Discover the unique atmosphere, enthusiastic team, and unforgettable experiences that await you. Whether you're front facing with our guests or supporting behind the scenes, every role here brings a bit of our paradise to life.
