Restaurant Manager | Premier Upscale Restaurant | Dinner-Only Schedule

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Restaurant Manager | Premier Upscale Restaurant | Dinner-Only Schedule

Columbia, SC
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

A well-established, chef-driven restaurant in Columbia, SC, focusing on exceptional food and service. The role offers leadership, staff development, guest experience, and financial management in a dinner-only setting with weekends off.

Requirements

  • 2+ years restaurant management
  • Full-service restaurant experience
  • Leadership and coaching skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities

Qualifications

  • Experience in upscale or polished casual
  • Passion for hospitality
  • Strong team leadership
  • Ability to manage busy shifts

Full job description

Restaurant Manager | Join One of Columbia's Premier Upscale Dining Destinations | Dinner-Only Schedule | Sundays & Mondays Off

Columbia, SC | $65,000-$75,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits

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.


What You'll Do

  • 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 the highest hospitality standards.
  • Manage labor, scheduling, and daily financial performance.
  • Partner with the culinary team to ensure seamless service execution.
  • Foster a positive, team-oriented culture built on accountability and respect.

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of restaurant management experience.
  • Full-service restaurant experience required; upscale or polished casual preferred.
  • Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
  • Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to lead busy shifts while maintaining high service standards.

What We Offer

  • $65,000-$75,000 base salary
  • Performance-based bonus - $7K ++
  • Paid vacation, sick days
  • Outstanding quality of life with a dinner-only schedule
  • Restaurant closed every Sunday and Monday
  • Career growth with a successful and highly respected restaurant
  • Supportive ownership and leadership team
  • Stable company with an outstanding reputation in the Columbia market

If you're ready to join one of Columbia's premier dining destinations while enjoying a schedule that lets you have a life outside the restaurant, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more!

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