Nightlife General Manager: Guest-Obsessed & Profit-Driven

Republic Hospitality; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Hospitality seeks an experienced General Manager to oversee daily operations of a nightlife-leaning venue, including restaurant/bar/lounge spaces. You will lead staff, enforce food safety, manage inventory, and maintain an engaging atmosphere aligned with the FUN service model.

You will drive financial results, oversee labor budgets, partner with chefs and marketing, and schedule live entertainment to boost guest engagement and profitability, while upholding brand integrity and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive management experience in nightlife, or bar/restaurants.
• Nightlife experience is required; hotel-only management experience does not meet the requirements for this role
• Proven track record of delivering strong P&L results while maintaining high guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate, coach, and develop diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Hands-on operator who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.
• TIPS, ServSafe, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L responsibility for the venue; drive profitability while maintaining quality.
• Control costs across labor, food, beverage, and supplies without compromising guest experience.
• Stay within budgeted expense parameters while maximizing revenue opportunities.
• Analyze sales, costs, and labor data to make informed business decisions.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue streams (F&B sales, entertainment, private events).
• Partner with leadership to forecast, budget, and track progress against KPIs.
• Schedule live entertainment strategically to maximize guest engagement and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

P&L management

Staff development

Communication

Conflict resolution

Operations management

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling platforms

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Republic Hospitality seeks an experienced General Manager to oversee daily operations of a nightlife-leaning venue, including restaurant/bar/lounge spaces. You will lead staff, enforce food safety, manage inventory, and maintain an engaging atmosphere aligned with the FUN service model.

You will drive financial results, oversee labor budgets, partner with chefs and marketing, and schedule live entertainment to boost guest engagement and profitability, while upholding brand integrity and