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Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality.

We are assembling the founding leadership team that will set the culture, the standards, and the guest experience from day one.

This is an opportunity to help create a restaurant that feels refined without being formal, elevated without being pretentious, and deeply hospitality-driven at every level.

Polished / Upscale Dining | $8–10M Volume | Hospitality-Driven Leadership

We are seeking a hospitality-driven Assistant General Manager to help lead the launch of an ambitious, polished dining restaurant poised to become a market leader in elevated service and refined guest experience.

This is not simply an operations role — it is a leadership opportunity for someone who believes hospitality is an art form.

Our concept blends high-energy volume ($8–10M annually) with the precision, warmth, and sophistication of a maître d’-level experience. We serve discerning guests with high expectations, and we are building a team that rises confidently to meet them.

If you are passionate about curating memorable experiences, developing exceptional talent, and executing service at the highest level — we want to meet you.

What You Will Do

Lead with Presence

• Serve as a visible, confident floor leader who sets the tone for hospitality and professionalism.
• Model anticipatory service and refined guest engagement.
• Build meaningful relationships with VIPs, regulars, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure every guest feels recognized, valued, and genuinely cared for.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Partner with the General Manager to oversee daily operations in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
• Orchestrate seamless service execution during peak periods.
• Align staffing, pacing, and floor flow with revenue and guest experience goals.
• Maintain uncompromising standards in service, cleanliness, ambiance, and presentation.

Develop World-Class Talent

• Recruit and mentor a high-performing front-of-house leadership team.
• Elevate service standards through hands-on coaching and continuous development.
• Inspire accountability while cultivating a culture of respect, polish, and pride.
• Lead dynamic pre-shift meetings that energize and focus the team.

Contribute Strategically

• Support financial performance through thoughtful labor management and operational discipline.
• Analyze KPIs, guest feedback, and sales performance to identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate on initiatives that drive repeat business and strengthen brand reputation.

Who You Are

• A refined hospitality professional with 3–7+ years of management experience in upscale, polished, or fine dining.
• Experienced in high-volume environments ($5M+ preferred; $8–10M experience a plus).
• Emotionally intelligent, poised, and confident under pressure.
• Passionate about guest relationships and service choreography.
• A coach and culture-builder who develops people, not just manages them.
• Detail-oriented with strong business acumen and financial awareness.

Why This Role Matters

This Assistant General Manager will help define the standard. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the service culture from day one — establishing the rhythms, expectations, and spirit that guests will associate with our brand for years to come.

If you thrive in environments where excellence is expected, energy is high, and hospitality is heartfelt — this is your opportunity to build something extraordinary.

As Director, Food & Beverage, your leadership and vision will ensure outstanding operating results through exciting menu offerings and promotions, an engaged team and consistent guest satisfaction.

What you will be doing:

• Inspire and drive innovative experiences and activations, menus and concepts, creating a destination of choice for both Hotel and external guest
• Participate as a Senior Leader in hotel wide strategic decision
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Food & Beverage Division ensuring all luxury service standards are followed
• Ensure the implementation of standards in guest service and constantly seek out ways to improve product and service as well as increase volumes and profit
• Lead and support all Food & Beverage departments in the achievement of their financial and operational target
• Prepare annual budgets and administer in a fiscally responsible manner
• Implement effective control of food, beverage, labor and operating expenses throughout the F&B division
• Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein
• Ensure the implementation of standards in guest service and constantly seek out ways to improve product and service a
• swell as increase volumes and profit
• Oversee the selection, training and development of all Colleagues to ensure timely recruitment and career growth
• Work closely with local, state and governmental organizations in maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness in food and beverage areas
• Handle all guest complaints in the food and beverage division
• Monitor all F&B prices, establish benchmarks, analyze sales mix, and ensure optimal pricing strategy to drive profitability
• Coordinate the selection, purchasing, storage, inventorying, maintenance and usage of all related food and beverage supplies and equipment
• Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein
• Oversee the selection, training and development of all Heartists to ensure timely recruitment and career growth
• Develop a high performing F&B Leadership Team and be invested in their growth
• Conduct daily F&B Meeting to discuss VIP guests in house & arrival, F&B revenue updates, operational challenges and ways to improve
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all divisions to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standard
• Follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous Food & Beverage experience in a senior leadership role required
• Minimum 5-7 years progressive experience in managing high volume F&B operations in a luxury hotel gained from working in global key cities
• Experience in a Forbes 5* environment preferred but not essential
• Experience in a union environment preferred
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications required
• University/College degree in a related discipline
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business demands, including mornings, evenings, weekends, overtime shifts, and holidays
• Ability to work effectively with programs including Microsoft Office, Open Table - Guest Centre, Avero Slingshot, Opera, Silverware and Revina
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities