Senior Restaurant Manager

Overview

Mika, the acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant by James Beard Award–winning Chef Michael White, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations and elevate the guest experience. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in a high-volume, quality-driven environment and leads with both precision and warmth.

The Senior Restaurant Manager will be a key leader on the floor, setting the tone for service excellence, mentoring management and service teams, and upholding the standards of one of Coral Gables’ premier dining destinations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Oversee daily front-of-house operations, ensuring seamless service and operational excellence

• Act as a visible leader on the floor during service, anticipating guest needs and resolving issues with grace and urgency

• Support the General Manager in driving performance, accountability, and culture

• Lead pre-service meetings and reinforce service standards and brand values

Team Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor managers and FOH staff

• Foster a professional, respectful, and motivated team culture

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development

• Uphold company policies, labor standards, and compliance requirements

Guest Experience

• Deliver a refined, personalized, and memorable guest experience aligned with the Mika brand

• Build relationships with regular guests and VIPs

• Handle guest feedback and service recovery with professionalism and empathy

Financial & Administrative

• Assist with budgeting, cost control, and achieving revenue and profitability goals

• Monitor labor, scheduling, and payroll efficiency

• Ensure adherence to service, safety, and sanitation standards

• Support inventory oversight and coordination with bar and culinary leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of restaurant management experience, including senior or multi-manager leadership

• Fine-dining or upscale-casual background strongly preferred

• Proven ability to lead high-volume service while maintaining exceptional standards

• Strong knowledge of food, wine, and beverage service

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Professional demeanor with a passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction

• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Why Join Mika

• Work with a celebrated culinary brand led by Chef Michael White

• Be part of a high-caliber leadership team in an iconic Coral Gables location

• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

• A culture that values excellence, collaboration, and genuine hospitality