Restaurant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation

Comprehensive health plans

Lifestyle spending account

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Management referral program

Job summary

Sweetwaters Fort Lauderdale is opening a modern, upscale dining concept focused on hospitality and guest experience. We seek a hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house operations and set a culture of excellence from day one.

You will oversee staffing, service standards, and collaboration with the culinary team to deliver a 5-star guest experience. The role offers leadership growth and comprehensive benefits with a legacy of hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in restaurant management, in a high-volume/fast paced, full-service, upscale 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.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

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 company service 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.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching and recognition to support crew development and uphold service excellence.
• Contribute to the development of sales-driving initiatives, marketing strategies, and team incentive programs.
• 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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Operations knowledge

Hospitality experience

Customer service

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.

Restaurant Manager

Our mission is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5-star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!

Our Restaurant Managers are held to a high standard, with clear expectations to lead by example, represent our brand with pride, and deliver consistent, high-quality hospitality. As a Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role on the leadership team. You'll be responsible for overseeing front-of-house operations, ensuring seamless service execution, and collaborating closely with the culinary team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Upon joining, you will become part of a stable and well-established company with over 50 years of success in developing strong, effective leaders. You will receive comprehensive knowledge in financial management, operational systems, quality assurance, and leadership development. This role offers exposure to all facets of the business-from managing a product-driven menu to learning the processes behind our innovative restaurant concepts and design.

Your career path is determined by your ambitions, and we are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to help you reach your goals. Our most successful managers are standards-driven, highly professional, and solutions-oriented. They maintain a strong presence on the floor, foster a culture of accountability, and consistently demonstrate integrity in everything they do.

Competitive Benefits:

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Comprehensive Health Plans that include, a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents.
• Lifestyle Spending Account benefit, which supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, childcare, student loans & more!
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months employment
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Monthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations.
• Accrued Paid Vacation
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• Paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• 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

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

Classification

Hourly, non-exempt

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 company service 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.
• Provides in-the-moment coaching and recognition to support crew development and uphold service excellence.
• Contributes to the development of sales-driving initiatives, marketing strategies, and team incentive programs.
• 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 4 years of experience in restaurant management, in a high-volume/fast paced, full-service, upscale 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.
• Must be 21 years of age or older

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 for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.