Restaurant General Manager (FT) ("Gerente General de Restaurante")

Job Details

Level: ManagementJob Location: Lodge - La Jolla , CA 92037Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: ExemptJob Category: Management and Supervisory

LOCATION

A.R. Valentien
Located in the AAA Five Diamond rated resort, The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, A.R. Valentien is a fine dining restaurant known for its exceptional seasonal cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and superior service. Each menu highlights the best local provisions, thoughtfully sourced for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests dine in a timbered indoor-outdoor dining room overlooking the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands-on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities. 

SUMMARY
As the Restaurant General Manager (“Gerente General de Restaurante”) of A.R. Valentien, you will serve as the driving force behind one of Southern California’s premier fine dining destinations. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the restaurant’s front-of-house operations, ensuring a seamless luxury dining experience that reflects the resort’s Forbes rating and its Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond standards. The ideal candidate brings thoughtful leadership, a deep commitment to hospitality, and a strong understanding of refined service, team development, and operational excellence.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $105,000 - $115,000 DOE**
• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including scheduling, payroll, labor control, and inventory management.
• Manage overall financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and achieving revenue, labor, and cost of goods targets.
• Drive top-line performance through strategic planning, service excellence, and innovative programming.
• Represent A.R. Valentien as an ambassador within the resort, local community, and the broader hospitality industry.
• Maintain a consistent leadership presence through a rotating schedule that supports all shifts and operational needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, and staff by providing coaching, regular feedback, performance management, and ongoing training.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and service-focused work culture that supports professional growth and leadership development.
• Lead daily floor operations with a visible, hands-on presence, ensuring a personalized and memorable guest experience while championing a service culture grounded in professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and labor regulations while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and guest safety. Enforce company SOPs, brand standards, and service procedures.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by conducting regular audits, ensuring emergency preparedness, addressing incidents, and maintaining a safe, functional work environment.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Exec