Restaurant General Manager

Hiring company: Atlantis Bahamas Source: LinkedIn Bahamas About the Company Atlantis Paradise Island is dedicated to providing an unparalleled luxury experience, with a commitment to service excellence and operational performance. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant General Manager to lead an upscale café concept inspired by the vibrant flavors, elegance, and lifestyle of the Mediterranean. This dynamic leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, and driving business performance in a stylish, high-energy hospitality environment. As General Manager, you will lead and develop a high-performing team, champion service excellence, and create memorable guest experiences that reflect our brand's commitment to outstanding hospitality. You will oversee restaurant operations, financial performance, workforce planning, quality assurance, and compliance while partnering closely with culinary and beverage leaders to maintain exceptional food and beverage standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on hospitality professional with a proven track record of operational leadership, team development, and delivering results in upscale dining or lifestyle-focused restaurant concepts. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong business acumen, and are passionate about cultivating a culture of excellence, engagement, and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the guest experience, inspire teams, and contribute to the success of a unique Mediterranean-inspired café destination that combines sophistication, warmth, and exceptional hospitality. Responsibilities • Lead all daily operations across the Pool Deck, Beach Club, Café, Light Dining, and Bar venues, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences. • Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives that support business growth, profitability, and world-class service delivery. • Create and maintain a luxury, Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere reflective of premier global lifestyle destinations. • Champion an exceptional guest experience through personalized service, proactive engagement, and effective service recovery. • Build strong relationships with VIP guests and cultivate memorable, bespoke experiences that encourage loyalty and repeat visitation. • Manage full venue P&L performance, including revenue growth, cost controls, labor management, inventory optimization, and profitability targets. • Develop and execute revenue-generating strategies, including premium beverage programs, upselling initiatives, special events, and strategic partnerships. • Partner with Culinary and Beverage leadership to deliver innovative Mediterranean-inspired menus, craft cocktails, and consistently high food and beverage standards. • Oversee entertainment programming, themed events, branded activations, and lifestyle experiences that position the venue as a premier destination. • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing hospitality team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, engagement, and continuous learning. • Drive recruitment, talent development, succession planning, and training programs to ensure exceptional service standards across all departments. • Ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling, alcohol service, and company operating standards while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. • Monitor and uphold cleanliness, maintenance, and brand presentation standards across all guest-facing and operational areas. • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, culinary, beverage, entertainment, and support teams to enhance brand visibility and guest satisfaction. • Continuously identify opportunities to elevate the guest experience, improve operational efficiencies, and strengthen the venue's reputation as a leading luxury lifestyle destination. Qualifications • Minimum 5–7 years in senior F&B or nightlife/dayclub management • Proven experience managing: • High-volume luxury venues • Multi-outlet operations • Beach clubs, day clubs, or lifestyle resorts • Experience in Caribbean, Mediterranean, or international resort markets strongly preferred Pay range and compensation package Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Atlantis Paradise Island is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.