Restaurant Manager Michelin Recommended Restaurant

The Obstinate Daughter; Sullivan's Island (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401(k) eligibility after 1 year

Dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Obstinate Daughter on Sullivan's Island seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead our front‑of‑house team in a high‑volume environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and a positive staff culture.

You will oversee daily operations, coach and develop team members, and partner with leadership to manage scheduling, inventory, and guest recovery while upholding our hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience at a full-service upscale restaurant is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and organized in high-volume environments.
• Excellent guest recovery and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and service standards.
• Experience managing and motivating teams.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front-of-house restaurant operations.
• Lead and support service teams during lunch and dinner service.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience and hospitality standards.
• Manage floor operations, staffing levels, and service flow.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Coach, train, and develop team members.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Monitor labor and assist with scheduling.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards are maintained.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Maintain strong communication between FOH and BOH teams.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and operational reporting.
• Support special events and high-volume weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Time management

Guest experience

Tools

Toast POS

Resy

Job description

Restaurant Manager - The Obstinate Daughter

The Obstinate Daughter is seeking an experienced, motivated, and hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team on Sullivan's Island.

We are looking for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment while maintaining exceptional guest experiences and a strong team culture.

Located on Sullivan's Island, The Obstinate Daughter is proud to be recognized on the Michelin Guide Recommended list and is known for its ingredient-driven cuisine, energetic atmosphere, and commitment to genuine hospitality.

Our management team members have strong floor presence, leadership skills, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality.

Position Details

Full-Time Salary: $60000-$80000 annually based on experience

Expected schedule:

• 40-45 hours per week
• Weekend and holiday availability required
• Evening availability required and holiday availability required
• Evening availability required

Benefits Full benefits package

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after 1 year of employment
• Dining discounts
• Growth opportunities within a respected restaurant group

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front-of‑house restaurant operations
• Lead and support service teams during lunch and dinner service
• Ensure exceptional guest experience and hospitality standards
• Manage floor operations, staffing levels, and service flow
• Handle guest concerns professionally and efficiently
• Coach, train, and develop team members
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Monitor labor and assist with scheduling
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards are maintained
• Enforce company policies, operational procedures, and service standards
• Maintain strong communication between FOH and BOH teams
• Assist with inventory, ordering, comps/voids oversight, and operational reporting
• Support special events, holiday operations, and high‑volume weekends

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience at full service upscale restaurant required
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and organized in high‑volume environments
• Excellent guest recovery and problem‑solving skills
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and service standards
• Experience managing and motivating teams
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Toast POS is a huge plus
• Experience with Resy is a huge plus
• Fine dining or upscale casual experience required

What We're Looking For

• Positive and professional attitude
• Strong sense of urgency
• Team‑first mentality
• Accountability and reliability
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Desire to grow within a strong restaurant group

If you are passionate about hospitality and want to be part of one of the Charleston area's most respected restaurant teams, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Restaurant management: 1 year (Preferred)

Location

Sullivans Island, SC 29482 (Preferred)

Work Location

In person