Restaurant Manager

Elliott Aster | In partnership with Chef Lee Wolen, Boka Restaurant Group, and the iconic Vinoy Elliott Aster is a vibrant addition to St. Petersburg's culinary scene, offering refined dinners in the beautiful dining room, as well as a bustling waterfront patio for aperitivos and cocktails. Chef Lee Wolen's elegant menu highlights handmade pasta and carefully sourced steaks cooked over a wood grill. The restaurant features bountiful salads and pristine local seafood alongside sliced to order salumi and freshly baked focaccia. With a focus on delivering unforgettable dining experiences, the restaurant aims to become a cherished local favorite while also serving as a must-visit destination for travelers.The Role Working closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager, the Restaurant Manager plays a hands-on leadership role in daily dining room operations, service execution, and team support. This position helps maintain service standards, support staff development, and ensure a smooth and consistent guest experience.What you'll do Assists in the ordering of Food and Beverage (F&B) supplies, cleaning supplies and uniforms. Supervises daily F&B shift operation and monitors compliance with all F&B policies, standards and procedures. Supports and supervises an effective monthly self inspection program. Operates all department equipment as necessary and reports malfunction. Supervises staffing levels to verify that guest service, operational needs, and financial objective are met. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. Monitors and maintains the productivity level of employees. Verifies that all team members/supervisors understand the brand specific philosophy. Maintains the operating budget, and verifies that standards and legal obligations are followed. Assists supervisors in understanding team members ever changing needs and expectations, and how to exceed them. Celebrates and fosters decisions that result in successes as well as failures. Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to verify understanding. Coordinates cleaning program in all F&B areas (e.g., General clean), identifying trends and making recommendation for improvements. Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees. Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork and passion for providing service. Follows property specific second effort and recovery plan. Stays readily available/ approachable for all team members. Demonstrates knowledge of the brand specific service culture. Providing Exceptional Customer Service Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention. Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed. Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. Manages day-to-day operations, monitors quality, and standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. Takes proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns. Sets a positive example for guest relations. Stays readily available/ approachable for all guests. Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction result with employees. Responds in a timely manner to customer service department request. Additional Responsibilities Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Performs hourly job function if necessary. Extends professionalism and courtesy to team members at all times. Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress report. Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs. Who You Are An emerging hospitality leader with 2+ years of management experience in a fast-paced restaurant Guest-focused, composed, and confident on the floor Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and service standards Comfortable supporting a team while remaining hands-on during service Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Experienced with restaurant systems such as OpenTable and Aloha Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed Why This Role Work in a warm, high-energy dining room focused on genuine hospitality and guest experience Be part of a restaurant that values teamwork, consistency, and growth Opportunity to grow within The Vinoy/Marriott, a company known for developing and promoting talent Physical Requirements: Lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs, uneven, and/or slick surfaces Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments More detail about Elliott Aster at the Vinoy Resort part of BOKA Restaurant Group, please visit