Restaurant General Manager - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Restaurant General Manager

As a leading hotel in the luxury market, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is looking for a dynamic and experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead our Italian Steakhouse, a premier destination offering authentic Italian flavors combined with expertly crafted steakhouse classics!

This Forbes 5-Star, AAA 5-Diamond hotel has 170 rooms, 6,300 square feet of banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes an elevated Mediterranean restaurant, a rooftop restaurant, lobby lounge, and in-room dining.

At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community.

In this role you will be overseeing our newly reconcepted Italian Steakhouse, managing a Food & Beverage Manager, and team of 25-30 Front of House Team Members, reporting to the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage.

We are seeking a seasoned restaurant leader with a minimum of five years of progressive management experience, ideally in fine dining, Italian cuisine, or steakhouse settings. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and overseeing multi-million-dollar operations. Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, is essential. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a guest-centric mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Familiarity with Italian culture and cuisine is preferred, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Experience in luxury hotels and unionized environments is a plus.

What will I be doing?

As a Restaurant General Manager, you would be responsible for directing and administering the activities and services of a designated restaurant(s) in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Operations Management

Oversee all daily restaurant operations to ensure exceptional food quality, service excellence, and guest satisfaction consistent with the brand's Italian steakhouse identity. Manage front and back of house teams to maintain smooth, efficient, and profitable operations.

Team Leadership & Development

Recruit, hire, train, and mentor restaurant staff. Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and teamwork. Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to develop talent.

Financial Management

Develop and manage budgets, monitor key performance indicators, control costs, and maximize profitability without compromising quality. Implement cost control measures in labor, food, and beverage.

Guest Experience

Ensure a superior guest experience by upholding hospitality standards, promptly addressing guest feedback, and leading by example in service delivery. Create memorable dining experiences that reflect the warmth and authenticity of Italian hospitality.

Marketing & Brand Management

Collaborate with marketing teams to develop and execute local promotions, special events, and marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility and customer loyalty.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and liquor laws. Maintain a safe working environment and ensure all team members adhere to standards and policies.

Innovation & Menu Development

Work closely with the Chef to support menu innovation, seasonal offerings, and quality improvements that celebrate Italian cuisine and premium steaks.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Ownership
• Now

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.

The Benefits Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including: Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay, Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family, Mental Health Resources, Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO), Go Hilton travel discount program, Supportive parental leave, Matching 401(k), Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount, Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more), Career growth and development, Team Member Resource Groups, Recognition and rewards programs.

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment.