General Manager - Pearlz Downtown

Homegrown Hospitality Group•Charleston, SC

12d•$68,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager leads Pearlz Oyster & Raw Bar’s flagship East Bay location in Charleston’s Historic District. The role is responsible for preserving the restaurant’s legacy, delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing a high-performing team, and contributing to the future of Homegrown Hospitality Group. The General Manager oversees restaurant operations and financial performance, represents the business in the downtown Charleston community, and looks for opportunities to continually improve the restaurant.

Requirements

At least two years of successful General Manager or senior restaurant leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing people.
Strong financial and operational leadership, including P&L management, labor planning, and cost controls.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Collaborative leadership style characterized by humility, accountability, and a genuine passion for hospitality.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing management and hourly team.
Foster a culture of hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high food, beverage, and service standards.
Manage the restaurant’s financial performance, including P&L management, labor planning, inventory, and cost controls.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop future Homegrown Hospitality Group leaders.
Build relationships throughout downtown Charleston and represent Pearlz and Homegrown Hospitality Group.
Lead by example, think like an owner, and continually identify ways to improve the business.