General Manager

Four Seasons Hotel & Residences | Fort Lauderdale Beach

MAASS, the MICHELIN-starred contemporary wood-fire restaurant located inside the Four Seasons on Fort Lauderdale Beach, is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead one of South Florida's most ambitious dining destinations.

This is a rare opportunity to oversee the day-to-day operations of a MICHELIN-recognized restaurant, while helping shape its future growth, culture, and legacy.

MAASS is a MICHELIN-starred contemporary wood-fire restaurant led by Chef Ryan Ratino and his MICHELIN-starred culinary team. Inspired by the techniques, ingredients, and dining cultures of Europe and Japan, MAASS delivers a refined yet energetic experience rooted in precision, hospitality, and fire-driven cooking.

Our menus highlight:

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  Pristine Japanese seafood

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  Luxury fruits and vegetables sourced from elite European and Japanese markets

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  Thoughtful, technique-driven wood-fire cookery

The guest experience is elevated through polished, intentional service, including tableside cocktails, tableside presentations, and choreography that reflects the standards of the world's most exciting gastronomic cities.

As a MICHELIN-starred restaurant, MAASS operates with uncompromising standards across food, service, beverage, and hospitality leadership.

The General Manager is the cultural and operational leader of this MICHELIN-starred restaurant, responsible for upholding and advancing MAASS's standards of excellence.

This role requires a leader who understands what it takes to operate at a MICHELIN level daily—not just in food, but in service precision, team development, financial performance, and guest experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:

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  Leading all front-of-house and overall restaurant operations at a MICHELIN-starred standard

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  Partnering closely with the Chef and culinary leadership to maintain Michelin-level execution and consistency

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  Building, mentoring, and retaining a high-performance hospitality team

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  Driving service excellence, floor leadership, and guest engagement

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  Overseeing financial performance, labor management, and cost controls

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  Ensuring seamless collaboration with the Four Seasons hotel leadership

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  Upholding and evolving systems, SOPs, and service standards expected of a MICHELIN-starred restaurant

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  Acting as the ambassador of MAASS's culture, values, and vision—internally and externally

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  Proven Leadership: Experience leading high-end or Michelin-caliber dining environments preferred

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  Hospitality-Driven: Deep understanding that service is as critical as cuisine in a MICHELIN-starred restaurant

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  Highly Organized: Precision, structure, and attention to detail are non-negotiable

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  Collaborative: Ability to lead cross-functional teams with respect and clarity

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  Growth-Oriented: Passion for continuous improvement—for yourself and your team

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  Professional & Composed: Excellence under pressure, always representing the MAASS brand

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  Lead a MICHELIN-starred restaurant within the iconic Four Seasons brand

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  Be part of one of Fort Lauderdale's most prestigious and talked-about dining destinations

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  Collaborate with a MICHELIN-starred culinary team

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  Operate in a luxury, beachfront environment with global visibility

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  Competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with experience

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  Opportunity to leave a lasting leadership mark on a MICHELIN-recognized concept

MAASS is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace. We believe the strongest teams are built from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Join MAASS and lead at the highest level of hospitality.
This is more than a General Manager role—this is stewardship of a MICHELIN-starred restaurant where excellence is the expectation, every day.

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