The St. Anthony Hotel is seeking an experienced and dynamic Restaurant General Manager to lead and oversee two distinctive dining concepts within the property: Esencia, our recently launched fine dining concept, and Anacacho Coffee & Cantina, a semifinalist for the 2025 James Beard Best Restaurant Award.
This role is responsible for driving exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and financial performance across both outlets while developing and leading a high-performing hospitality team. The Restaurant General Manager will play a key role in continuing to establish Esencia as a premier fine dining destination while further elevating the success and reputation of Anacacho Coffee & Cantina.
The ideal candidate is a polished hospitality leader with strong operational discipline, a passion for luxury service, and the ability to cultivate memorable dining experiences while maintaining a culture of excellence.
Situated in the heart of downtown, overlooking Travis Park, the AAA Four Diamond, St. Anthony Hotel offers easy access to the trendy restaurants and historical landmarks in San Antonio, Texas. St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel San Antonio, opened in 1909 and has been designated a national historic site. Our luxury hotel in San Antonio embodies old-world splendor with touches like Italian marble and Corinthian columns. Come make history with this luxury San Antonio hotel.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!
We are committed to providing you with:
Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and service teams across both restaurant concepts.
Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and exceptional hospitality.
Recruit, onboard, and mentor team members to uphold luxury service standards.
Conduct regular pre-shift meetings and ongoing training to ensure consistency in service delivery.
Ensure every guest receives attentive, personalized, and memorable service.
Maintain strong floor presence during service periods to support the team and engage with guests.
Address guest concerns and feedback with professionalism and urgency.
Create an environment that reflects the elevated standards expected of luxury dining experiences.
Oversee all front-of-house operations including reservations, seating flow, service pacing, and floor leadership.
Collaborate closely with the culinary leadership team to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen and service.
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation throughout both outlets.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and operational standards.
Manage labor costs, inventory controls, and operational expenses.
Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to drive revenue and profitability.
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
Uphold luxury hospitality standards and ensure consistency in service execution.
Maintain strong knowledge of food, wine, and beverage offerings to support elevated guest experiences.
Continue building the reputation of Esencia as a premier fine dining destination.
Support and further elevate the award-recognized reputation of Anacacho Coffee & Cantina.
5+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in luxury, fine dining, or upscale hospitality environments.
Proven ability to lead high-performing hospitality teams.
Strong knowledge of fine dining service standards, food, wine, and beverage programs.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing budgets, labor, and operational costs.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we believe success is the product of direct contact and experience. This guiding principle drives every aspect of hotel operations throughout Crescent. Recognized as one of the industry's top third-party hotel management companies, Crescent is committed to delivering excellence in hotel operations, profitability, and guest service through a hands-on approach and practical experience.
Crescent’s foundational service offering is third-party hotel management of upper upscale full-service and luxury hotels and resorts in the US and Canada. The portfolio includes luxury lifestyle assets as well as hotels and resorts within the premier brands by Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. At Crescent, we are more than just a collection of hotels, we are a progressive company determined to be the employer of choice in the hospitality industry. Strong core values related to customer service and associate satisfaction account for the continued success of our company. Crescent seeks and recruits energetic, innovative individuals who have a desire to work in a results-driven environment. Our success is the direct result of everyone working together toward a common goal: To deliver exceptional service to our valued guests and provide a high quality work environment for our associates.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we expect our leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, strive to execute flawlessly and recognize our most important asset is our PEOPLE. We know our associates look to their leaders to embody the corporate culture. Our leaders’ passion and dedication will inspire you who, in turn, will share that enthusiasm with our guests.
