Upscale Restaurant Manager
$65k - $75kGoodwin Recruiting
RESTAURANT MANAGER | COLUMBIA, SC
Join One of Columbia’s Premier Casual Fine Dining Destinations | Dinner-Only Schedule | Sundays & Mondays Off
Are you ready to take the next step in your hospitality career with one of Columbia’s most respected independent restaurants? We’re partnering with a well-established, chef-driven concept known for exceptional food, outstanding service, and a culture that values its team.
If you’ve been searching for a management opportunity that offers an exceptional quality of life without sacrificing your career, this is it. Enjoy a dinner-only operation with the restaurant closed every Sunday and Monday, giving you a consistent two-day weekend and more time to enjoy life outside of work.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of restaurant management experience.
- Full-service restaurant experience required; casual fine dining experience strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead busy shifts while maintaining high service standards.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills.
- Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong understanding of labor, scheduling, and daily restaurant operations.
REQUIREMENTS
- Lead daily front-of-house operations with a hands-on management style.
- Hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing service team.
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience while maintaining high hospitality standards.
- Manage labor, scheduling, and daily financial performance.
- Partner closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless service execution.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented culture built on accountability and respect.
- Ability to lead and manage busy dinner services while maintaining a strong presence on the floor.
- Must be available to work a dinner-focused schedule.
COMPENSATION
- $65,000–$75,000 base salary
- Performance-based bonus potential of $7K+
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Dinner-only operation
- Restaurant closed every Sunday and Monday
- Consistent two-day weekend and exceptional quality of life
- Career growth opportunities with a successful and highly respected restaurant
- Supportive ownership and leadership team
- Stable company with an outstanding reputation in the Columbia market
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, chef-driven casual fine dining restaurant where you can grow your career while enjoying a schedule that allows you to have a life outside of work.
If you’re an experienced restaurant manager who takes pride in leading teams, delivering exceptional hospitality, and running a successful operation , this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Apply today to learn more!
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