Restaurant Manager

Join the Nikki Beach Hospitality Group!

Position: Restaurant Manager

Location: Lucia Cannes 

Contract: Full time

Position Overview

As Restaurant Manager, you lead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant. You are responsible for guest satisfaction, staff development, and the implementation of brand standards. You ensure the team delivers service excellence and that every shift is organized, profitable, and aligned with the Lucia experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations including floor plans and reservation flow

• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing FOH team

• Organize team schedules and ensure proper coverage for all service periods

• Coordinate with Sales, Events, and Reservations for private bookings and activations

• Promote upselling strategies and maximize daily revenue

• Conduct daily line-ups and monthly team assessments

• Ensure all FOH staff follow grooming, safety, and service SOPs

• Monitor service performance and provide in-the-moment coaching

• Maintain excellent communication with kitchen, purchasing, HR, and finance

• Plan and execute special events in collaboration with other departments

• Greet VIP and regular guests and handle complaints with diplomacy

• Uphold brand presence and ensure consistent guest experience

• Manage restaurant inventory and equipment

• Ensure team members are trained on menus, packages, and promotions

• Maintain a clean, visually appealing, and energy-efficient operation

• Complete daily reports and communicate key insights to the GM

What We’re Looking For

• Natural leader with a strong sense of hospitality

• Professional, organized, and solution-oriented

• Calm and focused under pressure

• Commercially minded and guest-focused

• Able to create a motivating team environment

• FOH management and guest service strategy

• Floor plan organization and reservation flow

• Menu and wine knowledge

• Health and safety standards

• Inventory and cost control

• POS systems and reporting procedures

• Recognition of VIPs and repeat guests

Why Join Nikki Beach

Established by Jack and Lucia Penrod, Nikki Beach Hospitality Group epitomizes barefoot luxury hospitality, curating transformative lifestyle experiences through its global collection of iconic beach clubs, hotels, resorts, residences, dining concepts, and pop-ups. Recognized among the world’s best beach clubs and resorts, the brand continues to expand into new destinations and concepts, including Lucia, our restaurant and beach concept introduced in 2024.

For our team members, this means the chance to be part of a hospitality group with a celebrated 25-year legacy and an exciting future. Joining Nikki Beach Hospitality Group offers opportunities for growth and international exposure, with the ability to build a career across some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. As part of the Nikki Beach family, you will help shape unforgettable moments and contribute to the future of luxury hospitality.