General Manager, Santé Restaurant - Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa (Hotel)

With a focus on fresh simple preparation Sant offers inviting French-inspired menus using locally-sourced ingredients that showcase the talents of Sonoma Valleys ranchers bakers and farmers. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team and guide Sant into its next phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the guest experience elevate service standards and position Sant as a premier dining destination in the heart of wine country.

Reporting to the Director Food & Beverage Operations responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee daily operations of Sants dinner service and the 38 North Lobby Bar focusing on operational logistics and ensuring seamless high-quality guest experiences
• Lead the strategic repositioning of Sant working closely with brand hotel and culinary teams to evolve the restaurants identity and market presence
• Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset by identifying and implementing creative cost-effective strategies to grow revenue improve margins and drive business
• Lead by example by being actively involved in daily operations to support peak periods coaching in real-time and ensuring every guest touchpoint aligns with service excellence
• Own departmental financial performance including forecasting payroll cost control and profitabilityconsistently striving to exceed financial goals
• Inspire lead and develop a passionate team committed to service by fostering accountability development and a culture of excellence
• Collaborate closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Culinary team to align service menu and guest experience ensuring a seamless front- and back-of-house collaboration
• Partner with Sales & Marketing to design and implement promotions events and seasonal activations aligned business goals
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging guest feedback and colleague engagement insights
• Analyze market trends guest feedback and competitive offerings to position Sant as a dining destination in Sonoma County

• Ensure brand standards are maintained with highest standard of quality and visual appeal
• Support all F&B Venues including assuming Manager on Duty responsibilities
• Maintain a clean safe and welcoming environment for both guests and colleagues with a strong focus on health and safety protocols
• Support broader hotel initiatives and work cross-functionally to ensure alignment across departments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Your experience and skills include: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in upscale or fine dining restaurants or high-end hospitality environments
• Demonstrated ability to drive financial performance enhance guest satisfaction and foster employee engagement
• Leads by example and cultivates a strong team culture centered on accountability collaboration and high performance
• Entrepreneurial spirit comfortable working within financial limitations while identifying creative ways to innovate and drive growth
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills both with guests and internal stakeholders
• Ability to multitask work in a fast-paced environment and have a high-level attention to detail
• Proficient in restaurant management systems POS systems and Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of Sonoma Valleys food wine and hospitality scene is a strong plus
• Previous experience leading in a union environment and asset
• Flexibility to work weekends holidays and variable hours based on business needs

Salary range $90000- $95000

Additional Information :

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa an elegant Spanish mission-style Inn boasts exceptional accommodation in the heart of Wine Country.  As one big team community of service professionals we come together and work with a common purpose to welcome connect and serve others. 

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be able to provide proof that they are legally able to work in the United States. 
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time