Assistant Restaurant Manager

Do you thrive where hospitality meets high-energy leadership?

Award-winning Watermill Kitchen + Bar at Hyatt Regency Coralville is seeking a service-driven Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead a dynamic, guest-focused restaurant experience.

This role supports daily restaurant operations, leads front-of-house associates, and ensures quality, consistency, and efficiency across all service periods. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving team performance and operational excellence.

Why Our Restaurant Leadership Team Loves Working Here

• Annual salary range: $50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance available after 30 days for full-time associates
• Matching 401(k) and profit-sharing
• Flexible scheduling
• Free and discounted meals
• Hotel discounts at Hyatt and Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties
• Employee referral bonus program
• Free parking
• A culture built on People Pleasing People

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will support daily operations while leading and developing the restaurant team. This position supports operations across all Watermill outlets, including the Café, Bar, Restaurant, Market, Regency Club, Room Service, and Patio.

Restaurant & Service Leadership

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring service standards, timing, and presentation are consistently met
• Lead associates during service, maintaining a strong floor presence
• Monitor guest experience and respond quickly and professionally to concerns
• Organize and lead pre-shift meetings, communicating key updates and priorities
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure food quality and execution

Team Leadership & Development

• Assist in hiring, training, coaching, and developing restaurant associates
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
• Support scheduling aligned with business levels and labor goals
• Provide ongoing feedback and performance coaching

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Support profitability through labor management, cost control, and inventory oversight
• Maintain accurate POS usage, reporting, and cash handling procedures
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory and par levels
• Assist in tracking revenue, expenses, and operational metrics

Operational Excellence

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards throughout all outlets
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and health regulations
• Support special events and promotions within the restaurant
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Occasionally assist other departments when needed to support hotel operations and guest satisfaction
• Perform additional duties as needed to support successful operations

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and leads by example.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Food & Beverage experience, including supervisory responsibility
• Prior restaurant leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations and service standards
• Ability to lead effectively in a high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Working knowledge of POS systems and basic computer applications

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of beverage operations, wine, and service standards preferred
• Ability to manage conflict with professionalism and tact
• Financial acumen related to labor, cost control, and inventory

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to stand and move for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Professionalism, positivity, and a team-first mindset

About Us

At Marcus Hotels & Resorts, our people are our greatest asset. Guided by our People Pleasing People philosophy, we create meaningful guest experiences—and rewarding careers.

Award-winning Watermill Kitchen + Bar offers a vibrant, fast-paced environment where leaders are empowered to grow, make an impact, and take pride in delivering exceptional service.

Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.