Senior Restaurant Manager

Opening in 2024, VAI Resort is a first-of-its-kind, 60-acre oasis of entertainment and luxurious fun that brings the beach to the heart of Arizona. With unmatched indulgences inspired by some of the world’s most exciting vacation spots including Dubai, Mykonos, Miami and Las Vegas, VAI Resort is the new benchmark in experiential hospitality. With over 1,100 luxury rooms & suites across four stunning towers curated by world-renowned artists and architects, the VAI experience includes a state-of-the-art live performance venue, 12 restaurants, 10 exclusive bar offerings, a two-story nightclub, a shopping corridor with high-end retail, the world’s first Mattel Adventure Park,™ and much more. Visit VAIResort.com.

The Role:

VAI Resort is seeking a Senior Restaurant Manager with extensive technical knowledge and pre-opening experience to lead the launch and operation of our new dining establishments. This role demands a blend of culinary insight, operational acumen, and a proven track record in successfully opening and managing high-end restaurants.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the day-to-day workflow and output of the department, prioritizing and assigning projects.
• Provides guidance and leadership on venue projects; creates and implements additional training and development as needed.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Hire temporary or contract help as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the pre-opening phase, including concept development, menu planning, and staff recruitment.
• Implement innovative technology solutions for efficient restaurant operations.
• Oversee training programs, ensuring the team is proficient in the latest culinary techniques and service standards.
• Manage daily operations, focusing on quality control, guest satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with marketing to promote the restaurant and enhance guest engagement.

Education/Experience:

• Proven experience in restaurant pre-openings and management, preferably in luxury settings.
• Strong technical proficiency in restaurant management software and systems.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for culinary excellence.
• Availability to work flexible hours and adapt to the dynamic needs of a pre-opening environment.
• Results oriented, with a bias to action.

Position Specifics:

• Onsite
• Salary, exempt management role
• Starting salary range: $85,000

Benefits:

VAI Resort recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families. The company supports employees by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Company paid life and LTD insurance. Supplemental plans such as group life insurance, critical illness, STD, AD&D and much more
• Generous PTO for part-time and full-time employees including but not limited to vacation, sick, bereavement, and nine (9) holidays
• Career growth and development
• 401(k)

Physical Requirements:

These physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

*Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change.

VAI Resort is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.