Restaurant Manager at Eldorado Hotel & Spa – Santa Fe, New Mexico

About Heritage Hotels & Resorts

Heritage Hotels & Resorts is New Mexico’s premier locally owned hospitality group, built on a deep respect for culture, place, and people. Our luxury hotels and award-winning restaurants are rooted in authentic storytelling, exceptional service, and community pride. We care for our guests, our team, and our neighborhoods with the same intention. If you’re passionate about hospitality and thrive in fast-paced environments, we invite you to join the Heritage family.

About AZUR

AZUR is a Mediterranean Coastal kitchen located in the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe. Inspired by Mediterranean and Moroccan coastal cuisine, AZUR centers on sharing, seasonality, citrus, seafood, spice, and fire delivered with refined, intentional hospitality. We are building a team of professionals who take pride in their craft, move with purpose, and care deeply about creating a welcoming, composed guest experience. AZUR is a place for people who value teamwork, consistency and high standards.

Why This Role Matter

The Restaurant Manager is the operational leader of AZUR’s front-of-house and guest experience. This role is responsible for the daily execution of service, people leadership, and operational discipline while working in direct partnership with the Executive Chef & Chef Partner to uphold the vision, standards, and culture of the restaurant.

The Restaurant Manager serves as the primary FOH leader and is accountable for translating the Chef-Chef Partner’s culinary and hospitality vision into a consistent, elevated guest experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee all front-of-house operations and service execution
• Report directly to and collaborate closely with the Executive Chef & Chef Partner
• Hire, train, schedule, and develop front-of-house team members
• Maintain service standards, pacing, and hospitality culture across all shifts
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu execution, service flow, and guest experience alignment
• Manage labor, scheduling, and staffing efficiency
• Maintain profitability through monthly inventories, audits, and cost controls
• Handle guest recovery with professionalism, authority, and discretion
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, liquor, and Heritage brand standards
• Maintain clear communication between FOH, BOH, and hotel leadership

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 25% match for 401k!
• Generous employee discounts across Heritage Hotels, restaurants, spa, and retail!
• Complimentary meals during scheduled shifts!
• Free employee parking!
• Growth and development opportunities!
• Supportive, people-first culture rooted in New Mexico pride and community!

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent, polished service that reflects the Chef-Chef Partner’s vision
• A disciplined, engaged FOH team with strong retention
• Seamless collaboration between FOH and BOH
• Positive guest feedback and repeat business
• Operational stability and service consistency

Why AZURAZUR is an intentionally built restaurant where hospitality, craft, and culture matter. This role is ideal for someone who values refinement, thrives in a structured environment, and takes pride in being the face of a chef-driven concept.

HC2

• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience required; upscale or chef-driven restaurant experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams in high-standard environments
• Strong understanding of labor management, scheduling, and service flow
• Confident decision-maker with a calm, professional presence
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Passion for hospitality, culture, and culinary storytelling
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business demands