Restaurant Manager

Specialty Restaurants; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation, medical, dental and vision

Lifestyle Spending Account

Company dining package

Supplemental Benefit Plans

401k with employer match

Employer paid life Insurance

Paid/floating holidays

Education Assistance Program (EdAP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Management Referral Program ($4,000)

Plus more!

Job summary

Sweetwaters in Fort Lauderdale, from Specialty Restaurants, seeks a hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager to launch a refined dining experience. You will lead the founding leadership team to set culture, standards, and guest experience from day one.

This role blends high-energy service with warmth and sophistication, delivering elevated hospitality and guest satisfaction at every touchpoint. You will recruit and develop talent, partner with culinary, and drive brand standards across operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in restaurant management, preferably in a high-volume, full-service, fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional service and achieving financial targets.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team of employees.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations, including inventory management, cost control, and guest relations.
• Strong F&B knowledge and a passion for creating a 5-star experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily restaurant operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and financial performance.
• Lead by example, providing guidance and support to staff members to ensure they deliver outstanding service and uphold Whiskey Joe's brand standards.
• Monitor the dining room and bar areas to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of service, addressing any issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Train and develop staff members to enhance their skills and foster a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain the quality and consistency of menu offerings, ensuring that food and beverage standards are met at all times.
• Manage inventory levels and control costs to maximize profitability while minimizing waste and shrinkage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with guests, soliciting feedback and addressing any concerns to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment for guests and staff members.
• Assist with special events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to drive revenue and increase brand awareness.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cost control

F&B knowledge

Job description

Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality.

We are assembling the founding leadership team that will set the culture, the standards, and the guest experience from day one.

This is an opportunity to help create a restaurant that feels refined without being formal, elevated without being pretentious, and deeply hospitality-driven at every level.

Polished / Upscale Dining | $8–10M Volume | Hospitality-Driven Leadership

We are seeking a hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager to help lead the launch of an ambitious, polished dining restaurant poised to become a market leader in elevated service and refined guest experience.

This is not simply an operations role - it is a leadership opportunity for someone who believes hospitality is an art form.

Our concept blends high-energy volume ($8–10M annually) with the precision, warmth, and sophistication of a maître d'-level experience. We serve discerning guests with high expectations, and we are building a team that rises confidently to meet them.

If you are passionate about curating memorable experiences, developing exceptional talent, and executing service at the highest level - we want to meet you.

Top-Notch Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!
• Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
• Plus more!

Pay: $ 75,000-$85,000/ year

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Oversee all aspects of daily restaurant operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and financial performance.
• Lead by example, providing guidance and support to staff members to ensure they deliver outstanding service and uphold Whiskey Joe's brand standards.
• Monitor the dining room and bar areas to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of service, addressing any issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Train and develop staff members to enhance their skills and foster a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain the quality and consistency of menu offerings, ensuring that food and beverage standards are met at all times.
• Manage inventory levels and control costs to maximize profitability while minimizing waste and shrinkage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with guests, soliciting feedback and addressing any concerns to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment for guests and staff members.
• Assist with special events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to drive revenue and increase brand awareness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in restaurant management, preferably in a high-volume, full-service, fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional service and achieving financial targets.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team of employees.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations, including inventory management, cost control, and guest relations.
• Stong F&B knowledge and a passion for creating a 5-star experience.

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider employment for qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

Salary: $75000 - $85000 per year