Maître D' / Manager

FIG Restaurant; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join FIG Restaurant as a Maître D' / Manager in Charleston, SC. Be part of an award-winning team that champions local food and creates an inclusive and thriving hospitality experience. This role offers substantial opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.

Benefits

Health insurance with company contribution

Paid Vacation

Dining discounts

Assistance obtaining Sommelier and/or Cicerone certification

Daily Meal

Closed for major holidays

Qualifications

• Genuine respect and love for hospitality and connecting with people.
• Strong knowledge of the food and beverage world.
• Commitment to on-going education and growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify strengths and weaknesses in a leadership role.
• Strive to exceed guest expectations nightly.
• Manage a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

Skills

Hospitality

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Job description

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Established award-winning restaurant group in Charleston, SC is interviewing for a Maître D' / Manager position at their flagship restaurant FIG (Food Is Good).

FIG is credited with championing the local food movement. We are committed to our family of purveyors whose products are the driving force and inspiration for our work. Paying respect to their efforts and traditions is essential to our mission.

However, the FIG experience is about more than just food. A sincere effort to educate our staff on all aspects of food and beverage culture is the basis for our service philosophy. It is our goal that guests feel special, comfortable and well taken care of. Once a humble corner bistro, FIG has since garnered three James Beard Foundation Awards becoming one of the top dining destinations in the Southeast.

As for the position and responsibilities, we’ll be looking to you to identify your strengths and weaknesses in a leadership role. Your focus will be a combination of your desired interests in hospitality and the needs within our current management team. We like to think of our industry as constantly operating in the “grey space” where things are ever changing and adapting, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a flux environment. All experience levels are welcome!

What we expect from you:

• Genuine respect and love for hospitality and connecting with people
• Strive to exceed guest expectations nightly
• Commitment to on-going education and growth, both professionally and personally
• Passion for community and a work culture that supports sustainability and a local network of purveyors
• Strong knowledge of the food and beverage world
• Professional, polished, dependable, and focused
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Respectful and kind towards co-workers of all levels
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ambitious and self-motivated
• Full time flexibility and availability
  
  

What you can expect from us:

• Independently owned and operated business with hands-on approach
• A positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• Stability and strong communication
• Professional co-workers and management teams dedicated to your success
• Genuine enthusiasm for sustainability and community
• Hands on learning with a thoughtful and diverse menu and beverage program
• Upward mobility and growth opportunities
  
  

Accolades:

JBF Best Chef Southeast (2009) - Chef Mike Lata, FIG Restaurant

JBF Best Chef Southeast (2015) - Chef Jason Stanhope, FIG Restaurant

JBF Outstanding Wine Program (2018) - FIG Restaurant

JBF Outstanding Restaurant Finalist (2019 & 2020) - FIG Restaurant

JBF Outstanding Chef Semi-finalist (2017 & 2018) - Chef Mike Lata

JBF Best New Restaurant Finalist (2013) - The Ordinary

Best New Restaurant GQ, Esquire, Bon Appetit (2013) - The Ordinary

Slow Food Legend Award - Chef Mike Lata

Eater National 38 - FIG Restaurant

GoodFood 100 (6 rings) - FIG & The Ordinary

Compensation:

Based on experience

Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits plans including health insurance with company contribution; dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Incentive programs
• Assistance obtaining Sommelier and/or Cicerone certification
• Dining discounts
• Daily Meal
• Closed for major holidays
• Closed two days a week (Sunday and Monday)
  
  

More detail about FIG part of Food Is Good Hospitality, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1824-FIG

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Restaurants

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