JOB DETAILS

Restaurant General Manager - Luxury Beachfront Hotel

CompanyPelican Grand Beach Resort, a Noble House Resort
LocationFort Lauderdale
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 3, 2026
About The Company
The Pelican Beach Resort – part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection – couples Old Florida grandeur with seaside elegance to offer guests a coastal-chic waterfront retreat. From watching stunning sunrises on private balconies, to indulging in culinary creations at OCEAN2000 Restaurant & Lounge, and floating down Fort Lauderdale’s only lazy river, vacationers are engulfed by the unrivaled location of this laidback beachfront boutique resort set amongst the soothing sights and sounds of the Atlantic Ocean. With the combination of renovated oceanfront property and empowerment of the Noble House Resort & Hotel brand, in the yachting capital of the world, Pelican Grand grants beach lovers a spirited, yet sophisticated getaway in a sun-drenched destination of seaside cafes, picturesque waterways and a leisurely pace. Perfectly perched at 2000 North Ocean Boulevard, rising regally from the sandy shores, Pelican Grand, stakes claim to being one of the only true beachfront, boutique resorts on Fort Lauderdale beach -- without roads (busy A1A) and traffic between the rooms and water. Pelican Grand, a 156 room boutique hotel added coveted new amenities while doubling the oceanfront meeting and event space, offering modern comforts in a languid, tropical setting. Enticing enrichments include the creation of a 12th floor 'Sky Suite'​ penthouse and 11th Floor '​ Pure Suite'​ penthouse, as well as an intimate, yet full-service luxury spa, PURE Spa, based on the Swedish lifestyle. Other new accompaniments include the brand new, Atlantic Ballroom, just steps from the beach, the Atlantic Terrace located directly above - providing a rooftop location with an outdoor setting - and the 11th floor Ocean View Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling glass windows opening up onto a balcony, topped off on the 12th floor by a new Ocean View Terrace and Gazebo.
About the Role

Description

Sitting directly on the Atlantic Ocean, Pelican Grand Beach Resort boasts breathtaking views and instantly surrounds guests with a sense of old Florida grandeur. 156-rooms, 4 diamond, 3 outlets, a lazy river and beach front? Yes please!


At Pelican, we often celebrate our employees’ accomplishments. Are you all about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun? Then we hope to welcome you to our amazing family. We are excited that you are considering joining Pelican Grand Beach Resort!


Summary:

The Restaurant General Manager (RGM) oversees all aspects of restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient daily functions. The RGM brings experience that will foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations. In addition, our ideal RGM will manage staff, control costs, ensure customer satisfaction, and implement strategies to improve profitability.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manages in compliance with Company established policies and procedures
  • Manages in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
  • Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
  • Establishes and maintains good rapport with staff, client and guest and other departments
  • Manages purchasing and inventory controls
  • Plans menus in consultation with Director and chefs
  • Operations Management: Oversee daily restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house functions, ensuring efficiency and quality.
  • Financial Management: Manage budgets, track expenses and revenue, and implement strategies to optimize profitability.
  • Staff Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Streamlining the restaurant processes to improve the guest experience
  • Leadership to guide and inspire the staff
  • Strong organizational skills to keep things running smoothly
  • Problem-solving skills for unexpected circumstances, such as staffing shortages or unhappy customers
  • Analytical skills to interpret reports and make data-driven decisions
  • Engage a high level of communication across co-departments to ensure organized and consistent operations.

Please provide desired salary range.


At Pelican, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!



Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
  • Eight to ten years upscale food service experience, including six years’ experience at the management level
  • Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planning
  • Proven track record to achieve company goals in compliance with company/client policies and procedures
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills, and must possess attention to detail
  • Effective problem solving and conflict management skills
  • Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
  • Experience in food purchasing, food costs and inventory control
  • Ability to create budgets, flash reports, financial targets and forecasts
  • Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
  • Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
  • Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
  • Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus

 Key Physical Requirements:

  • Mobility & Stamina: Standing and walking for extended, often 8–12 hour shifts.
  • Lifting & Carrying: Frequently lifting, moving, and stocking inventory, food items, and equipment weighing between 50 and 75 pounds.
  • Environmental Adaptability:  Working in environments with variable temperatures (hot kitchens, cold  walk-in coolers/freezers) and sometimes high noise levels.
  • Physical Dexterity: Bending, stooping, reaching, and performing repetitive hand/wrist motions for administrative tasks and service.
  • Visibility & Awareness: Moving throughout the front and back of the house to monitor staff performance, clean, and maintain safety.
  • Sensory Requirements:  High level of alertness, including good vision (close, distance,  peripheral, depth perception) to evaluate food quality, cleanliness, and  safety. 

Please provide desired salary range.


Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Key Skills
Operations managementFinancial managementStaff managementBudgetingInventory controlFood cost managementLeadershipProblem-solvingAnalytical skillsCommunicationHACCP controlsPersonnel managementConflict managementTime managementMicrosoft OfficeClient relations
Categories
HospitalityManagement & LeadershipFood & BeverageCustomer Service & SupportFinance & Accounting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Restaurant General Manager oversees daily operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house functions, to ensure efficiency and quality. They are responsible for managing budgets, optimizing profitability, and leading staff to provide an exceptional guest experience.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
78
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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