Join the Nikki Beach Hospitality Group!
Position: Restaurant Manager - Lucia Marbella
Location: Lucia Marbella – Málaga, Spain
Contract: Seasonal Permanent (Fijo Discontinuo)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Position Overview
As Restaurant Manager, you will lead the daily operations of Lucia Marbella, ensuring an exceptional guest experience and service that reflects the brand's luxury hospitality standards. You will oversee all front-of-house operations, driving guest satisfaction, team development, operational excellence, and commercial performance while creating unforgettable dining experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant, including floor plans, seating arrangements, and reservation flow.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
- Prepare staff schedules and ensure appropriate coverage throughout all services.
- Coordinate with the Sales, Events, and Reservations teams for private dining experiences, events, and activations.
- Drive upselling initiatives and maximize daily revenue opportunities.
- Conduct daily briefings and regular performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with grooming, hygiene, health & safety, and service standards.
- Monitor service quality and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to the team.
- Maintain effective communication with the kitchen, purchasing, HR, and finance departments.
- Plan and execute special events in collaboration with other departments.
- Welcome VIP and returning guests while handling guest concerns professionally and efficiently.
- Deliver a consistent guest experience aligned with the Lucia and Nikki Beach brands.
- Manage restaurant inventory, equipment, and operational requirements.
- Ensure the team has excellent knowledge of menus, promotions, beverage offerings, and service standards.
- Maintain a clean, attractive, and efficient restaurant environment.
- Prepare daily operational reports and communicate key business updates to the General Manager.
- Monitor operational costs and contribute to achieving departmental financial targets.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a passionate hospitality leader with outstanding people management skills and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven leadership experience in upscale or luxury restaurants.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive revenue while maintaining service excellence.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
- The ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced environment.
- A hands-on management style with a passion for coaching and developing teams.
- A guest-first mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
- Fluency in Spanish and English; additional languages are an advantage.
Why Join Nikki Beach
Established by Jack and Lucia Penrod, Nikki Beach Hospitality Group epitomizes barefoot luxury hospitality, curating transformative lifestyle experiences through its global collection of iconic beach clubs, hotels, resorts, residences, dining concepts, and pop-ups. Recognized among the world's best beach clubs and resorts, the brand continues to expand into new destinations and concepts, including Lucia, a restaurant and beach concept introduced in 2024 and Maison Mer, a restaurant concept launched in 2025.
For our team members, this means the chance to be part of a hospitality group with a celebrated 25-year legacy and an exciting future. Joining Nikki Beach Hospitality Group offers opportunities for growth and international exposure, with the ability to build a career across some of the world's most sought-after destinations. As part of the Nikki Beach family, you will help shape unforgettable moments and contribute to the future of luxury hospitality.
Benefits
- Tips + Service Charge.
- Annual performance bonus.
- International career development opportunities across Nikki Beach Hospitality Group.
- The opportunity to work within one of the world's leading luxury lifestyle hospitality brands.
- Ongoing learning, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
- A collaborative and dynamic working environment focused on excellence and memorable guest experiences.
