Restaurant Manager, Siena Restaurant, Ambassador Hotel

Why Work at Ambassador Hotel Wichita?

At Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Autograph Collection, we set the standard for luxury and sophistication in downtown Wichita. With 117 elegant guest rooms, our hotel is home to Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, known for its refined Italian cuisine, and an inviting, upscale ambiance. Team members at Ambassador Wichita thrive in a setting that values hospitality, guest experience, and professional development. Whether welcoming travelers or assisting with high-end events, working here means being part of a team that takes pride in delivering personalized service in a stunning, historic setting.

You Should Join Our Team If You Believe

That exceptional restaurants are built by leaders who inspire people, elevate service, and create memorable guest experiences.

That hospitality is about creating meaningful connections with guests while developing high-performing teams.

That great managers lead by example, coach with purpose, and celebrate success.

That operational excellence, financial responsibility, and genuine hospitality go hand in hand.

That collaboration between the Dining Room, Culinary, Bar, and Hotel teams creates seamless service and unforgettable moments.

That every guest interaction is an opportunity to build loyalty and strengthen the Coury Hospitality brand.

You're a Great Fit for This Role If You Love

Leading the day-to-day operations of the restaurant while ensuring exceptional service, food quality, and operational excellence.

Creating an environment where guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for from arrival through departure.

Coaching, mentoring, and developing Restaurant Curators while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and developing talented team members with an emphasis on future leadership growth.

Conducting daily pre-shift meetings to communicate service priorities, menu knowledge, guest expectations, and operational updates.

Managing reservations, dining room flow, staffing levels, schedules, and labor resources to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Monitoring team performance and providing timely coaching, recognition, and performance documentation when needed.

Responding to guest concerns with professionalism, empathy, and urgency while creating service recovery opportunities that build guest loyalty.

Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and presentation throughout the restaurant.

Managing restaurant financial performance by overseeing labor costs, payroll, scheduling, cash handling, and departmental profitability.

Supporting marketing initiatives, promotions, community events, and programming that increase guest engagement and restaurant revenue.

Partnering closely with Culinary leadership to ensure seamless communication, efficient operations, and exceptional dining experiences.

Taking pride in creating a positive workplace where both guests and team members thrive.

We're Excited to Have You Join Us Because

You understand that leadership is about serving your team while creating exceptional guest experiences.

You inspire others through professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude.

You thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment while balancing operational excellence with financial performance.

You communicate effectively with guests, teammates, and hotel leadership.

You are passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams.

You understand the importance of collaboration between Front of House and Culinary operations.

You bring integrity, professionalism, and a guest-first mindset to every shift.

You believe unforgettable dining experiences are created through great people, exceptional service, and strong leadership.

Education and Experience

Previous restaurant management or supervisory experience required.

Hotel, upscale restaurant, fine dining, or hospitality leadership experience preferred.

Experience managing labor, scheduling, payroll, budgeting, and departmental financial performance.

Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, guest service, food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.

Experience using restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems, reservation platforms, and scheduling software preferred.

Demonstrated ability to recruit, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to multitask while maintaining exceptional guest service and operational standards.

Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events based on business needs.

Food Handler Certification and Alcohol Service Certification, where required by law.

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred, but not required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and move throughout the restaurant during the shift.

Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Ability to assist with food and beverage service, dining room operations, and guest support as business needs require.

Ability to operate restaurant point-of-sale systems, reservation platforms, computers, and standard office equipment.

Ability to maintain professionalism while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Here's the Core of Coury Hospitality:

We have a place for you on our team if your passion is to curate UNMATCHED MOMENTS.

What Else Do You Need to Know

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer.