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Terranea Resort

Runs an oceanfront resort on the California coast

Food & Beverage General Manager - Fine Dining

Full-TimePosted on 8/18/2026
$100k - $110k/yr+ Bonus Incentive
Mid
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must have excellent leadership skills.
  • Must be a positive example for staff.
  • 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 strong working knowledge of Food and Beverage systems and hardware, including Micros and OpenTable or equivalents.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have excellent listening skills.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Must be professional in appearance and demeanor.
  • Must ensure a teamwork environment.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
  • Must have a minimum of three years of Forbes or Michelin restaurant experience and fully understand the mandates and rating scales.
  • Must have a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests.
  • Must have a minimum of three to five years of fine dining experience.
  • Must possess a valid Food Handler’s card and Responsible Beverage Service certification.
  • Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Must have knowledge of Forbes service standards.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and meet company driving standards.
Responsibilities
  • Provide oversight and management of all operations for the resort’s flagship restaurant, including direct responsibility for the performance of the dining room, bar, and host station.
  • Manage staff training to ensure excellent service standards, coach and grow Food and Beverage leaders, maximize revenue and profits, and monitor costs in line with Food and Beverage goals.
  • Assist in maintaining the restaurant’s Four-Star Forbes Rating.
  • Maintain a commitment to customer service and guest satisfaction.
  • Assist with developing and executing new promotions and events.
  • Participate in bi-weekly Food and Beverage leadership meetings.
  • Be responsible for service standards for servers, bussers, bartenders, expeditors, and hosts.
  • Make recommendations for china, silver, lines, and related service supplies.
  • Maintain knowledge of hospitality trends, especially in food and beverage.
  • Monitor and maintain outlet systems and equipment to ensure optimum performance.
  • Participate in developing and implementing expense-management controls.
  • Participate in implementing strategies to improve revenue continually.
  • Monitor Revinate scores, share them with the team, and ensure service standards are met.
  • Assist with developing, training, and inspiring outlet staff for promotion.
  • Follow up promptly on guest concerns and resolve guest issues effectively and with care.
  • Work with Human Resources to recruit and hire staff.
  • Complete new-hire and termination paperwork for service staff.
  • Maintain a safe and pleasant work environment.
  • Manage the beverage list, maintain beverage par levels, and assist with month-end inventories.
  • Work with the Purchasing Team to control beverage costs.
  • Recommend promotion, discipline, or termination of team members when appropriate.
  • Coach and counsel team members proactively.
  • Use labor-management tools to schedule staff and control labor costs.
  • Welcome and farewell guests warmly and sincerely, including using guests’ names and eye contact.
  • Maintain current knowledge of resort amenities and special events.
  • Interact professionally with resort staff and provide other departments with necessary information.
  • Communicate pertinent information to the outlet team.
  • Maintain awareness of safety issues and report safety incidents to Loss Prevention.
  • Ensure proper handling, cleaning, and sanitation of equipment, china, glassware, and silver.
  • Follow lost-and-found procedures and respect guests’ property.
  • Maintain professional appearance and comply with property dress-code standards.
  • Remain alert, courteous, and helpful to guests and colleagues.
  • Comply with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
  • Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge guests regardless of workload or time of day.
  • Maintain knowledge of hotel services, features, local attractions, and activities to answer guest inquiries accurately.
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of work areas.
  • Maintain knowledge of liquor brands, beers, and non-alcoholic selections; wines and Champagne by the glass and major wines on the list; designated glassware and drink garnishes; menu items, preparation methods and times, ingredients, sauces, portion sizes, garnishes, and prices; daily specials; manual point-of-sale procedures; daily house-guest counts, arrivals, departures, and VIPs; and scheduled in-house group activities, locations, and times.
  • Comply with state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors and intoxicated persons and drunk driving.
  • Requisition linens and skirting required for business and assign staff to transport them to the outlet.
  • Meet with the Chef to review daily specials and update the team throughout the shift.
  • Ensure assigned staff report to work and document late or absent employees.
  • Coordinate breaks for assigned staff.
  • Assign work and side duties to staff and review them in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Conduct pre-shift meetings and review information pertinent to the day’s business.
  • Inspect staff grooming and attire and correct deficiencies.
  • Inspect table setups for cleanliness, neatness, and consistency with guest orders and departmental standards; correct deficiencies with the responsible staff.
  • Ensure orders are delivered within designated timelines.
  • Ensure staff complete closing duties before signing off.
  • Provide feedback to the Vice President of Food and Beverage.
  • Promote a cooperative working climate to maximize productivity and employee morale.
  • Complete maintenance work orders and submit them to Engineering; contact Engineering directly for urgent repairs.
  • Document pertinent information in the department logbook.
  • Create proposals for signature, seasonal, and celebratory cocktail recipes and beverage promotions; train staff and manage rollout of new cocktails.
  • Complete and direct scheduled inventories.
  • Prepare the weekly schedule.
  • Attend designated meetings and food and wine tastings.
  • Interview restaurant applicants.
  • Stock supplies and maintain par levels according to business levels.
  • Expedite on the floor or in the kitchen as business demands.
  • Complete departmental filing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Level 1 Sommelier or higher.

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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