Southern Foodservice Management Inc - Restaurant Manager at Southern Foodservice Management Inc

Job Summary

Southern Foodservice Management is seeking an experienced and service-driven Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our upscale restaurant at a private dining club. This role requires a hands-on leader who is passionate about hospitality, team development, and delivering world-class dining experiences. The Restaurant Manager will set the tone for excellence by ensuring seamless service, operational efficiency, and an atmosphere of elegance for our members and their guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service during shifts.
• Supervise, train, and motivate staff to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, oversee temperature/cooler checks, and manage closing duties including daily reporting.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and fine dining service.
• Partner with leadership to recruit, interview, hire, and onboard team members; support training and ongoing development.
• Oversee private events, and special functions, ensuring flawless execution.
• Monitor financial performance including labor, inventory, and cost control.
• Place, track, and inspect food, beverage, and supply orders while managing inventory and high-cost items.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Handle member inquiries, feedback, and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and Southern Foodservice’s culture.
• Support operational flexibility by working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Southern Foodservice Management’s Culture

We have a philosophy for everyone on our service team to give something extra. A Southern Foodservice Management employee:

• Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards guests and other team members.
• Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE.
• Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills.
• Promotes a fun and efficient work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in fine dining, luxury dining, or a private club setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage diverse teams.
• Proven background in food quality oversight, customer service excellence, and event management.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, cost controls, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, health regulations, and best practices in upscale dining.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• ServSafe certification up to date.

• Strength: Lift up to 20lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Occasional
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent