Restaurant Manager

BallenIsles Country Club • Bluffton, SC

20d

About The Position

Belfair in Bluffton, South Carolina, is hiring a full-time Restaurant Manager to lead the daily operations of its Bistro. The manager will deliver exceptional dining experiences, foster a welcoming and team-oriented environment, and maintain consistent service standards. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on developing associates, operational excellence, and memorable experiences for members and their guests.

Belfair is a private community in the Lowcountry with two Tom Fazio Championship golf courses and a hospitality-focused culture. The role offers compensation of $75,000. Benefits for full-time associates are available beginning the first of the month following hire through Troon.

Requirements

• Previous restaurant or food and beverage management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest and member experiences.
• Ability to lead by example, develop associates, and hold team members accountable to established standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of restaurant operations, labor management, inventory controls, and food safety standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on business needs.
• Food safety certification and alcohol service certification, as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate Bistro associates, fostering a positive, accountable, service-oriented team culture.
• Provide personalized service and build strong relationships with members and their guests.
• Oversee daily Bistro operations, including opening and closing procedures, floor coverage, reservations, service flow, and restaurant readiness.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, training, scheduling, and managing staffing levels.
• Ensure associates understand and consistently deliver Belfair’s hospitality standards, service expectations, and culture.
• Coordinate with the culinary team on service, menu execution, food quality, presentation, and timely delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, food safety, sanitation, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership and other department managers to support seamless operations and a consistent member experience.
• Respond professionally to member feedback, service concerns, and associate issues, taking ownership of solutions and following through.
• Assist with payroll and timecard approvals, reporting, inventory controls, and other operational duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Supplemental hospital and accident insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Immediate PTO accrual.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Complimentary daily associate lunches.
• Associate appreciation events.
• Birthday recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed