General Manager

Location: Charleston, SC

Salary: $120,000 - $125,000 + Bonus

Skills: Restaurant Operations Management, Team Leadership & Development, P&L Management, Labor Cost Management, Guest Experience, Staff Recruiting & Retention, High-Volume Restaurant Operations, Food & Beverage Cost Control, Training & Performance Management, Sales & Revenue Growth About Company / Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, high-volume full-service restaurant in the Charleston market. The concept is known for its casual atmosphere, strong Southern hospitality, generous portions, and loyal local following. The General Manager will play a key role in leading the restaurant's day-to-day operation, developing a strong team, driving financial performance, and maintaining high standards for food, service, and guest experience. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys being on the floor, building relationships, and creating a strong restaurant culture. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading a high-volume restaurant, strong financial and operational skills, and a passion for developing people. This is an opportunity for a hospitality professional to take ownership of the operation and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities: Oversee all daily restaurant operations, including FOH, BOH, service, staffing, and guest experience. Lead, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing management and hourly team. Create a positive, accountable, and hospitality-driven restaurant culture. Maintain consistent standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and overall guest experience. Manage labor, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and other operating expenses. Analyze P&L performance and develop strategies to improve sales, profitability, and operational efficiency. Drive sales through strong guest engagement, local relationship building, and community presence. Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and company standards. Recruit, train, onboard, and develop team members at all levels. Conduct regular manager meetings, performance reviews, and team training. Identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions. Maintain strong communication with ownership and senior leadership. Lead by example and remain actively engaged with guests and employees during peak periods. Ensure the restaurant consistently delivers an exceptional overall dining experience. Must-

Have Skills: High-Volume Restaurant Operations – Proven experience managing a busy, full-service restaurant with strong execution across FOH, BOH, staffing, service, and daily operations. Team Leadership & Development – Strong ability to recruit, train, coach, and retain a high-performing team while creating a positive, accountable restaurant culture. P&L & Financial Management – Demonstrated experience managing labor, food costs, inventory, and other controllable expenses while driving sales and overall profitability.

Skills: High-Volume Southern / Casual Dining Experience – Experience in a high-volume, casual or Southern-style restaurant with a strong local guest following.

Local Charleston Market Experience: Familiarity with the Charleston hospitality market and established relationships within the local restaurant community. Community & Sales Development – Experience building local partnerships, increasing repeat business, and driving sales through community involvement and guest engagement.