Restaurant Manager

Avocet Hospitality Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Earned Wage Access

Affordable medical, dental, & vision

Job summary

Koko’s on the Pier, part of Avocet Hospitality Group, is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Folly Beach, SC. You will lead daily front-of-house operations, coach the team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while supporting the General Manager.

Join a dynamic environment on the pier with a focus on hospitality, energy, and an outstanding guest experience. The role offers growth and competitive compensation in a beachfront setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent guest service and team-building abilities.
• Organized and able to multitask in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support front-of-house operations during each shift.
• Coach, train, and motivate team members to provide outstanding guest service.
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally.
• Ensure food quality, service standards, cleanliness, and sanitation are maintained.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, labor management, and daily administrative tasks.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and employee development.
• Help drive sales, productivity, and overall restaurant performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Management

Communication

Job description

We don’t offer jobs, we extend fulfilling career opportunities.

We at Avocet are united under a common goal: create fulfilling, meaningful experiences–not just for our guests, but for our talent as well. It’s about finding the right balance between guiding our teams to be true to the brand and empowering them to be true to themselves. To do this, we’ve invested in a dynamic professional environment and culture that is aligned with the values of the modern workforce.

• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching

LEAD THE CREW. KEEP THE VIBES HIGH. MAKE EVERY SHIFT COUNT.

Koko’s on the Pier is looking for a Restaurant Manager who knows that great hospitality is about more than what’s on the plate — it’s about the people, the energy, and the experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love leading a team, and can keep things running smoothly while the beach crowd rolls in, we want you on our team.

Come be part of the fun, the food, and the unmistakable Koko’s atmosphere right on the pier. As a Restaurant Manager, you'll help lead daily operations, coach team members, and deliver exceptional guest experiences while supporting the General Manager.

LOCATION: 1 Arctic Avenue Folly Beach, SC

SALARY: $60,000 - 65,000 / per year (with annual bonus opportunities)

BENEFITS:

• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Earned Wage Access through PayActiv- access to your earned wages before payday!
• Affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance plans
• Company provided life insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support front-of-house operations during each shift.
• Coach, train, and motivate team members to provide outstanding guest service.
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally.
• Ensure food quality, service standards, cleanliness, and sanitation are maintained.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, labor management, and daily administrative tasks.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and employee development.
• Help drive sales, productivity, and overall restaurant performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations.

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years of restaurant management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent guest service and team-building abilities.
• Organized, dependable, and able to multitask in a high-volume environment.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

WHO WE ARE:

Tides Folly Beach is a beachfront hotel driven and defined by a singular passion: community. We go above and beyond to provide an expectation-exceeding, smile-inducing, memory-making experience for our community of guests. Internally, we focus on building a strong, tight-knit team community through growth, support, camaraderie, and pride. We embrace the community, culture, and spirit of Folly Beach while also being a steward in the evolution of the town as a coastal destination.

Koko’s on the Pier

Perched right over the sand on Folly Beach, Koko’s on the Pier is your go-to for ocean views, tiki drinks, and craveable coastal bites. It’s the kind of place where guests drift on up from the beach and settle into live music, salty breezes, and an easy, island-inspired vibe.

The atmosphere? Bright, casual, and effortlessly fun. The team? Welcoming, upbeat, and dialed in when it counts. And the view? All-time.

“We strive to create fulfilling, meaningful experiences by nurturing a culture that celebrates the lifetime value of passionate talent.”

Amber Topping, Vice President of People & Culture