Assistant Restaurant Manager - Lead Guest Experience

Rusty Hooks Llc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fin & Crab in Charleston, SC is seeking an energetic Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily operations and lead a hospitality team in a fast-paced environment known for fresh flavors and Southern hospitality.

You will assist with front- and back-of-house oversight, coach staff, ensure food quality, manage opening/closing procedures, and handle guest concerns. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, and health code compliance.
• Experience with POS systems, scheduling software, and basic reporting.
• Excellent communication and guest relations skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in overseeing daily front-of-house and back-of-house restaurant operations
• Lead, coach, and motivate staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and service standards to ensure consistency
• Manage opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and end-of-day reporting
• Handle guest concerns and resolve complaints in a professional and timely manner
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and labor cost management
• Support inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Food safety

Scheduling

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Reporting tools

Job description

Fin & Crab in Charleston, SC is seeking an energetic Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily operations and lead a hospitality team in a fast-paced environment known for fresh flavors and Southern hospitality.

You will assist with front- and back-of-house oversight, coach staff, ensure food quality, manage opening/closing procedures, and handle guest concerns. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.