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Job Description
Pier Restaurant General Manager The Sunny Hotel - 3.0 Sunny Isles Beach, FL Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications Customer communication Team leadership Workplace dispute resolution Team scheduling English Team development Kitchen cost control Food and beverage industry expertise Payroll systems (technically supported) Financial performance measurement Guest rapport building Restaurant cost management Managing food service teams POS systems Profit and loss analysis General management Team building
Full Job Description Property Description:
The Sunny is a new oceanfront hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, marking the transformation of the historic Newport Beachside Hotel into a modern beachfront destination. The 340-room property blends thoughtful design with a strong food and beverage program, multiple dining concepts, and a series of lively social spaces designed for both guests and the local community. Family-owned for three generations, the property builds on decades of hospitality on one of South Florida's most storied beachfront sites. With a completely refreshed guest experience and an ambitious culinary program, The Sunny represents a new chapter for this longtime Sunny Isles Beach landmark. If you're passionate about hospitality, motivated by growth opportunities, and excited to be part of a team that creates meaningful guest experiences every day, we invite you to explore your future with The Sunny Hotel. Join us and help create moments guests will never forget.
Overview:
Pier Restaurant is The Sunny's pier restaurant and a central part of the property's food and beverage program. Serving a full menu of thoughtfully prepared, crowd-pleasing dishes alongside a strong beverage offering, it is designed to support the pace and energy of a full day over the water. Set directly on the Newport Fishing Pier with unobstructed water views, Pier Restaurant blends high-volume service with a clear point of view, delivering food and drinks that feel elevated, consistent, and easy to enjoy in a relaxed, waterfront setting. As one of the property's most active outlets, it plays a critical role in shaping the guest experience and driving overall food and beverage performance. Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Restaurant General Manager is the strategic and operational leader of Pier Restaurant. This role oversees all front-of-house operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving financial performance, and upholding service and brand standards. The General Manager will lead and develop the team, working closely with culinary leadership to ensure high-quality execution in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. They will foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and genuine hospitality. Through strong leadership and operational discipline, the General Manager will play a key role in shaping the experience at Pier Restaurant and driving the success of The Sunny's pier food and beverage program.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years of food and beverage management experience, preferably in a hotel, resort, or high-volume environment Full P&L management experience with strong financial acumen and the ability to manage labor, control costs, and drive profitability Proven ability to build, lead, and retain high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with guests and team members Professional, guest-facing presence with a confident and approachable demeanor Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills Experience with scheduling, payroll, and labor management systems Experience with
TOAST POS
system Current ServSafe certification preferred TIPS or CARE certification required or ability to obtain CPR certification preferred Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Ability to communicate effectively in
English Benefits:
The Sunny Hotel is managed by Davidson Hospitality Group, an award-winning hospitality operator behind leading hotel and restaurant brands. As part of the Davidson team, employees enjoy a robust benefits program designed to enrich their lives and support their well-being: Multiple tiers of medical coverage Dental & vision insurance 24/7 Teledoc service Free maintenance medications Pet insurance Hotel & dining discounts Tuition reimbursement Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereavement & holidays) 401(k) with company match
