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Terranea Resort

Runs an oceanfront resort on the California coast

Food & Beverage General Manager

Full-Time
$85k - $95k/yr+ Bonus incentive
Mid
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company driving standards.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must have excellent leadership skills.
  • Must be able to work well under pressure.
  • Must be able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Must be highly detail-oriented.
  • Must have excellent computer skills.
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have excellent listening skills.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills.
  • Must be professional in appearance and demeanor.
  • Must help ensure a teamwork environment.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to interact effectively with guests and associates.
  • Must be able to resolve problems and conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.
  • Must have a passion for creating an exceptional guest experience.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least three years of supervisory food and beverage experience is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s card.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee assigned Food & Beverage outlets to ensure optimum performance, exceptional guest service, and maximum profitability.
  • Train and motivate staff to exceed goals and maintain Forbes Standards.
  • Maintain a commitment to customer service and guest satisfaction.
  • Lead and supervise the outlets team.
  • Prepare forecasts and reports and assist in developing the food and beverage budget.
  • Ensure the restaurant’s physical atmosphere and cleanliness, including inspecting tabletops and side stations.
  • Develop and execute new promotions and events.
  • Conduct monthly staff meetings, including ongoing training and safety classes.
  • Complete daily report input and log book entries.
  • Work with culinary staff to develop new food menus responsive to the local market.
  • Enforce high standards of hygiene and sanitation within the outlets.
  • Track payroll and revenue daily.
  • Ensure the security of monies, credit, and financial transactions.
  • Establish par levels for supplies and equipment.
  • Supervise team performance, attendance, attitudes, appearance, and conduct.
  • Manage timely completion of performance appraisals.
  • Monitor time punches in Timesaver to ensure accurate associate payroll.
  • Monitor and maintain outlet systems and equipment for optimum performance.
  • Develop and implement expense-management controls.
  • Implement strategies to continually improve revenue.
  • Assist with developing, training, and inspiring outlet staff for promotion.
  • Follow up promptly on guest concerns.
  • Assist the Vice President of Food & Beverage with designing and implementing training programs.
  • Empower the team to exceed service standards.
  • Work with Human Resources to recruit and hire staff.
  • Complete new-hire and termination paperwork.
  • Order office supplies and maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Maintain a safe and pleasant work environment.
  • Ensure outlet storage rooms are clean.
  • Promote high associate morale.
  • Recommend discipline or termination of team members when appropriate.
  • Coach and counsel team members proactively.
  • Attend appropriate resort, division, and department meetings.
  • Resolve guest issues promptly and effectively.
  • Maintain knowledge of hospitality trends, especially food and beverage.
  • Provide general resort information to guests.
  • Use labor-management tools to schedule staff and control labor costs.
  • Welcome and farewell resort guests warmly and sincerely, using guest names and eye contact.
  • Maintain current knowledge of resort amenities and special events.
  • Interact professionally with resort staff and assist other departments with necessary information.
  • Upsell resort services and amenities to guests.
  • Communicate pertinent information to the outlets team.
  • Remain aware of safety issues and report safety incidents to the on-duty staff member.
  • Handle, clean, and sanitize equipment, china, and glassware properly.
  • Follow up on lost-and-found items and respect guest property.
  • Follow Terranea Resort dress-code standards.
  • Remain alert, courteous, and helpful to guests and colleagues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Work as manager on duty as needed.
  • Assist in other food and beverage venues as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior Four- or Five-Star experience is preferred.

About the company

Terranea Resort runs an oceanfront retreat for vacationers, local visitors and private groups on Southern California's Palos Verdes Peninsula. Guests choose between hotel rooms and residential-style stays, including casitas and villas with kitchens and separate living areas for families or longer visits. Restaurants range from casual poolside meals to fine dining, while a spa, golf course and guided outdoor activities let guests build a stay around recreation as well as lodging. The resort earns money from overnight stays and separately booked dining and recreation services. Terranea opened in 2009 and is headquartered in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Employees get development routes: Terranea invests in cross-training, professional memberships and management development programs.
  • Wellness generates recurring income: Terranea sells annual spa memberships with enrollment fees and monthly dues.
  • Large gatherings broaden demand: Terranea accommodates receptions for up to 1,500 guests across indoor and outdoor venues.

What critics are saying

  • Guest-services leadership needs schedule flexibility: Terranea lists a 24-hour operation with weekend and holiday work.
  • Managers face labor-cost scrutiny: Terranea's guest-services leadership role tracks weekly labor expenses and requires cost-control knowledge.
  • Owners carry interest-rate exposure: Terranea's September 2026 refinancing uses a five-year floating-rate loan.

What makes Terranea Resort unique

  • Open space shapes the property: Terranea leaves more than 75 acres of its site as natural landscape.
  • Wildlife work becomes a guest experience: Terranea uses falconry for bird control and guided encounters.
  • Site scarcity protects Terranea's position: Property broker JLL cites coastal development restrictions and a shortage of comparable sites.

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