Restaurant Manager - Rooftop

Overview

The Rooftop, Charleston's #1 rooftop bar, is seeking a hospitality professional with the desire to lead in a fun, fast-paced environment. Up top is where it’s at! A legend unto itself and Charleston’s original rooftop bar, The Vendue’s lively rooftop boasts views for miles – harbor or city skyline. With tasty food and pulse-pounding drinks to fuel our guests’ merry-making, this is where it’s at.

Every guest should leave thinking, “damn, that was good fun.”

The Rooftop is seeking a top-notch Restaurant Manager who will support The Rooftop General Manager in planning and directing all restaurant operations while maintaining high standards of food, guest service, health, and safety. You will support all efforts for maximum profitability, efficient restaurant performance, and optimal utilization of staff and resources. You will be responsible for exemplifying The Rooftop’s culture as well as promoting the whole property as both the Destination and Employer of Choice!

• Maintains patron satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, and service offerings; suggesting improvements; and building relationships with preferred patrons. Supports efforts to ensure competitive advantage by identifying and maintaining knowledge of competitors’ offerings. Accomplishes company goals by accepting ownership for spearheading new and different requests. Understands and supports overall restaurant business objectives set forth by senior leadership.
• Ensures the restaurant meets or exceeds all regulation and compliance standards required by SC ABL, DHEC, DEW, and all other applicable agencies. Supports and enforces company policies and procedures; production, productivity, quality, and patron-service standards; and system improvements.
• Orders, schedules, and receives delivery of beverages and operating supplies. Assists with monthly inventory counts. Assists Rooftop General Manager to accomplish restaurant human resource objectives by recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and disciplining staff; communicating job expectations; monitoring and reviewing job contributions; and enforcing policies and procedures. Assists Rooftop General Manager in ensuring all aspects of bi-weekly payroll including tip allocations, position codes, and paid time off are correct and payroll is submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in the restaurant industry; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional societies.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction and safety.

• $55,000-$65,000 annual salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus opportunities up to 20%
• Exempt, full-time position

• A culture that values curiosity, boldness, intentionality, and delight!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Earned wage access through Pay Activ - access your earned wages before payday!
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Company-provided life insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%
• Referral program & Employee Assistance Program & Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels and restaurants

• Located at 19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401, The Vendue is in the heart of Charleston’s French Quarter and Art District.
• Steps away from Waterfront Park, Charleston City Market, and Rainbow Row, along with other historic attractions, shopping, and dining.

• Rooftop Front of House Staff

• High School Diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred. Degree in hospitality management a plus.
• At least 3+ years of restaurant experience. At least 1-2 years of experience in restaurant management a plus.
• Serv Safe certification a plus

• Working knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; of food preparation and…