Restaurant Manager

Troon•Bluffton, SC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Belfair, a premier private community in Bluffton, South Carolina, is seeking a full-time Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations of its Bistro. The role focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences, fostering a welcoming and team-oriented environment, and maintaining consistent service standards. The Restaurant Manager will be a hands-on leader who develops associates, maintains operational excellence, and creates memorable experiences for members and their guests. Belfair is part of Troon Privé, Troon’s private club division. The organization describes its culture as centered on hospitality, personalized service, service excellence, operational integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for associates to develop their talents and careers.

Requirements

Previous restaurant or food and beverage management experience.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
A genuine 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, and service-oriented team culture.
Ensure exceptional, 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 to support business needs.
Ensure associates understand and consistently deliver Belfair’s hospitality standards, service expectations, and culture.
Partner with the culinary team to coordinate service, menu execution, food quality, presentation, and timely delivery.
Maintain standards for 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; take ownership of solutions and follow through.
Assist with payroll and timecard approvals, reporting, inventory controls, and other operational duties as needed.