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Restaurant Manager – Palm Jobs in Ocean City, USA at Harrison Group
Position: Restaurant Manager – 32 Palm
32 Palm is a contemporary coastal restaurant located inside the Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites, offering a refined yet approachable dining experience. Known for its fresh seafood, elevated American cuisine, and polished service, 32 Palm serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a dynamic resort environment. The restaurant caters to hotel guests, vacationing families, and local patrons seeking quality cuisine and exceptional hospitality.
32 Palm operates within a high-volume, seasonal beachfront market, requiring strong operational leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
32 Palm is proudly operated by The Harrison Group, a multi-property hospitality organization with over 50 years of experience in Ocean City and surrounding coastal markets. The Harrison Group is committed to operational excellence, financial performance, and developing hospitality professionals who lead with accountability, service, and integrity.
Job Title
Food & Beverage Manager
Location
Hilton – 32 Palm
Reports to
Food & Beverage Director
Basic Purpose
The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of 32 Palm to ensure exceptional guest experiences, operational efficiency, and financial performance. This role provides leadership to front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensures compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements, and supports revenue growth while maintaining cost control. The Food & Beverage Manager plays a key role in driving service excellence, team development, and overall restaurant profitability.
Organizational
Scope
32 Palm is a full-service restaurant operating within a high-volume resort hotel environment. The Food & Beverage Manager oversees daily restaurant operations, including staffing, food and beverage service, cost control, inventory management, compliance, and guest satisfaction. This position works closely with the Food & Beverage Director and culinary leadership to ensure seamless coordination between operational departments and alignment with hotel objectives.
Essential
Functions
- Oversee and manage daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth, efficient service.
- Organize and oversee staff scheduling to align labor with business demand.
- Supervise and support both front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure performance standards are met.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, food handling, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Conduct daily inspections of the restaurant and equipment to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure compliance with alcoholic beverage regulations and responsible beverage service standards.
- Monitor guest satisfaction and proactively resolve guest concerns in a professional and diplomatic manner.
- Estimate food and beverage costs and monitor expenses to maintain budgeted targets.
- Manage inventory levels and oversee purchasing of food, beverage, and operational supplies.
- Evaluate restaurant equipment for repair and maintenance needs; coordinate service as necessary.
- Maintain sales records, track cash receipts, and ensure proper cash handling procedures.
- Prepare and submit operational reports and documentation as requested by the General Manager.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, discipline, and termination processes in accordance with company policy.
- Complete assigned projects and initiatives accurately and efficiently.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; hospitality or restaurant management coursework preferred.
Experience
- 2–5+ years of progressive experience in a full-service restaurant environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing staff schedules, inventory, and operational budgets.
- Experience in high-volume, seasonal resort operations strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to handle guest service recovery and conflict resolution effectively.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to direct and motivate team members.
- Excellent customer service and guest engagement skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities in fast-paced environments.
- Proficient in POS systems, cash…
Title: Restaurant Manager – Palm
Company: Harrison Group
Location: Ocean City, USA
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