Restaurant General Manager, Serea - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel del Coronado, an iconic landmark and luxury resort located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, is renowned for its rich history and exceptional hospitality. Established in 1888, the resort spans 28 acres and features over 700 rooms, including charming cottages and villas. With 96,000 square feet of banquet space and 10 diverse food and beverage outlets, the resort provides guests with a world-class experience blending historic charm and modern luxury. Recently, the resort completed a $200 million renovation project that introduced additional banquet spaces and exciting food and beverage enhancements, solidifying Hotel del Coronado's position as a premier destination for travelers seeking upscale accommodations and memorable culinary experiences. Hilton manages the property, bringing its signature hospitality and commitment to excellence to every aspect of the guest experience.

The current opening for Restaurant General Manager at Seréa presents a unique and compelling opportunity for a seasoned hospitality professional. Seréa, managed by Clique Hospitality, is the resort's distinguished sea-to-table dining experience that offers an elevated coastal cuisine imbued with a Mediterranean flair. The restaurant's menu features a robust and environmentally friendly selection, including both raw and cooked seafood options like fresh whole catch, seafood towers, and composed dishes. Developed under the expertise of San Diego native and Clique Hospitality Executive Chef and Partner JoJo Ruiz, Seréa’s offerings highlight complex, expressive flavor profiles of fresh fish, intricate seafood, and heritage meats, making it a culinary gem in the local market.

As the Restaurant General Manager, you will lead all facets of Seréa’s operations, ensuring that the highest standards of guest service, food quality, and operational excellence are consistently met. This role demands an exceptional leader passionate about crafting extraordinary guest experiences, adept in financial performance management, social media reputation, local market capture, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will possess at least four years of management experience in an upscale dining environment and bring strong beverage knowledge to enhance Seréa’s offerings. Prior union experience is considered a plus.

Joining Hotel del Coronado means becoming part of a historic property and a globally recognized hospitality leader, Hilton, known for its award-winning workplace culture and commitment to team member growth and wellbeing. This is a full-time position that offers the chance to be at the helm of a premier dining outlet within a world-class resort, where you will not only direct operations but also contribute to spreading the warmth and light of hospitality to every guest. The position involves strategic collaboration with sales, marketing, and PR teams to elevate the restaurant's profile and profitability through innovative campaigns and guest engagement strategies.

This role also emphasizes team development, from supervision and mentorship to performance evaluations and professional growth opportunities, fostering a motivated and high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional service. Furthermore, the manager will leverage technology to streamline operations and enhance the guest experience while ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations, upholding the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing.

Hotel del Coronado celebrates core values such as hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a focus on present actions that create lasting impacts. Team members enjoy numerous benefits, including discounted travel, stock purchase programs, paid parental leave, mental health resources, paid time off, and comprehensive health and welfare plans. The resort prides itself on a culture recognized repeatedly among the world's best workplaces, making it an ideal environment for career growth in the hospitality industry. This is an exciting opportunity to join a storied institution and contribute to its ongoing legacy of excellence and innovation in the restaurant and hospitality sector.