Description Skipjack Oyster is a coastal-inspired seafood restaurant and raw bar on the ground floor of The Westin Austin Downtown, at 310 E. 5th Street in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas. Opened in October 2025 in the former Stella San Jac space, Skipjack channels the coastal charm and culinary traditions of the Carolina coast, with daily oyster selections, one of downtown's largest raw bars, chef-driven seafood plates, and a wine and cocktail program, all in a lively setting just steps from Austin's best music, nightlife, and culture. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner, and includes a semi-private dining room for gatherings of up to 40 guests.
We are hiring a
Restaurant General Manager to lead Skipjack Oyster, one of downtown Austin's newest seafood destinations. This is a senior restaurant leadership role for an experienced hospitality professional who is equal parts operator, people developer, and business driver. You will build an exceptional team, deliver outstanding guest experiences, and own the full financial performance of a high-volume hotel restaurant during an exciting period for The Westin Austin Downtown, which is refreshing its guest rooms, meeting spaces, and lobby. Compensation is $95,000 to $105,000 plus bonus.
What You'll Do - Lead all aspects of Skipjack Oyster's restaurant operations, delivering a seamless, elevated dining experience across breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner in a high-volume downtown Austin hotel restaurant
- Recruit, direct, and develop a team of restaurant managers and front-of-house associates, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, internal promotion, and long-term professional growth
- Drive operational performance through consistent execution of systems, processes, service standards, and White Lodging operational protocols across every shift and every meal period
- Own the full financial performance of the restaurant, managing P&L, budgets, labor cost, food cost, forecasting, and strategic revenue initiatives to consistently achieve and exceed profitability goals
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef and beverage team to ensure menu quality, raw bar and kitchen operational flow, and a strong wine and beverage program culture throughout the restaurant
- Champion guest satisfaction and the restaurant's brand reputation, ensuring service excellence at every touchpoint and resolving all guest concerns with urgency and professionalism
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hotel leadership, marketing, and events teams to align on promotions, activations, private dining, and restaurant business development goals
What You'll Bring - Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager, Food and Beverage Director, or senior restaurant leader managing multiple managers across diverse front-of-house and back-of-house teams in a high-volume hotel or upscale restaurant environment (strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to own restaurant P&L, manage labor and food costs, and drive profitability in a full-service hotel dining or upscale restaurant setting
- Strong background in upscale dining operations with deep knowledge of wine, food and beverage pairings, and beverage program management; seafood or raw bar experience a plus, and Sommelier certification a plus but not required
- Experience managing multiple meal periods across a full-service hotel restaurant; prior oversight of In-Room Dining or banquet food and beverage operations a significant advantage
- A process-driven approach to operational leadership with exceptional organizational and execution skills: you build systems that work and hold your team accountable to them
- Demonstrated success developing restaurant managers and associates, driving positive team culture, and building the internal promotion pipeline that defines a healthy restaurant operation
- An entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine focus on continuous improvement, long-term restaurant growth strategy, and elevating the guest experience at every opportunity
- Strong communication, business acumen, and creative problem-solving abilities: you lead with data, act with urgency, and communicate with clarity at every level of the organization
What You Can Look Forward To - Salary: $95,000 to $105,000 plus bonus
- Unlimited employee referral bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
- Complimentary wellness tools
- Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
- Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel and entertainment experiences
- Growth opportunities across multiple hotels and restaurants in your market
- Full-time associates also receive:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, starting day 1
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
