Greenville - General Manager

Wild Wing Cafe; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Bonus potential

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Wild Wing Cafe in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced, energetic General Manager to lead a high-volume restaurant operation. You will drive guest experience, develop a strong team, and oversee all day-to-day functions, from front-of-house to back-of-house.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, proven ability to grow sales and profitability, and a solid understanding of labor, food costs, inventory controls, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant General Manager experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a successful restaurant team.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, including labor, food cost, inventory, and P&L management.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to guest service and hospitality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop restaurant team members and managers.
• Create a positive, professional, and team-focused work environment.
• Ensure an outstanding guest experience and promptly address guest concerns.
• Manage restaurant sales, labor, food costs, inventory, and other controllable expenses.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase sales and improve profitability.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and oversee employee scheduling.
• Ensure food quality, preparation, presentation, and service standards are consistently met.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized restaurant.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment, food safety, health, and alcohol regulations.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product controls.
• Review financial and operational results and take action to improve performance.
• Conduct regular team meetings, training, and performance evaluations.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, hospitality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Restaurant operations

P&L management

Communication

Problem-solving

Guest service

Flexibility schedule

Food safety

ServSafe certification

Job description

Career Opportunities with Wild Wing Cafe

A great place to work.

Careers At Wild Wing Cafe

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Wild Wing Cafe is seeking an experienced, energetic General Manager to lead a high-volume restaurant operation. The General Manager is responsible for bringing the culture of Hot Wings, Cold Beer, and Good Times to life in our restaurants. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops strong teams, delivers an excellent guest experience, and understands how to drive both sales and profitability. The General Manager is responsible for creating a positive and memorable guest dining experience. The General Manager will be accountable for overseeing all day-to-day operations, inventory of supplies and disposable goods, forecasting business levels, front-of-house and back-of-house related responsibilities, and more. The General Manager will be responsible for both the revenue and cost elements of the company's profit and loss statements. He/She will provide collaborative leadership working with our chefs in attracting and retaining top talent and creating a great work environment for staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced restaurant leader looking for a competitive salary, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to take ownership of the success of their restaurant.

Salary: Up to $80,000 annually + Bonus Potential

What You'll Do

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop restaurant team members and managers
• Create a positive, professional, and team-focused work environment
• Ensure an outstanding guest experience and promptly address guest concerns
• Manage restaurant sales, labor, food costs, inventory, and other controllable expenses
• Develop and execute strategies to increase sales and improve profitability
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and oversee employee scheduling
• Ensure food quality, preparation, presentation, and service standards are consistently met
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized restaurant
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment, food safety, health, and alcohol regulations
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product controls
• Review financial and operational results and take action to improve performance
• Conduct regular team meetings, training, and performance evaluations
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, hospitality, and operational excellence

What We're Looking For

• Previous restaurant General Manager experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a successful restaurant team
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, including labor, food cost, inventory, and P&L management
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Strong commitment to guest service and hospitality
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Salary up to $80,000 annually, based experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.