Service Manager, Clark's Austin

MML Hospitality • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Clark’s Austin is the original neighborhood jewel that started it all, tucked away on historic West Sixth Street. A cozy, high-energy, boutique room featuring an iconic patio under the Texas live oaks. We are the town's go-to for pristine oysters on the half shell, ice-cold martinis, our legendary lobster roll, and champagne by the glass. We are hiring a dedicated, long-tenure operator to step in as Service Manager. In our ecosystem, the Service Manager is a critical leader on the floor—driving front-of-house team excellence, elevating the guest experience, and taking active ownership of service standards. MML Hospitality, founded by Larry McGuire and Tom Moorman in 2006, now operates 30+ concepts across Austin, Houston, Aspen, Montecito, Malibu, Dallas, and Menlo Park. This is your chance to run an Austin institution.

Requirements

• Progressive experience in a supervisory or managerial role within an upscale, fast-paced restaurant environment (oyster bar, premium bistro, or high-volume neighborhood hotspot).
• Fully certified in Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) compliance and Texas Food Management.
• Proficient in managing inventory and analyzing daily sales data.
• You take pride in training your team and can point to hospitality professionals you have successfully coached or promoted.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to gracefully handle guest inquiries, feedback, and complaints, while keeping the team aligned through killer pre-shifts and clear directives.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational stamina, and the flexibility to thrive during busy evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the front-of-house team to promote ultimate professionalism and teamwork.
• Walk the room constantly, own the pre-shift, and deeply connect with our deep roster of Austin regulars.
• Oversee table reservations, seating arrangements, and guest flow to optimize capacity and minimize wait times.
• Manage inventory, labor controls, and POS systems administration.
• Train, mentor, and coach staff on elite service techniques, product knowledge (from oyster varietals to wine pairings), and authentic customer engagement.
• Partner closely with the General Manager and the kitchen team to ensure seamless communication and coordination between front-of-house and back-of-house operations.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
• Structured Onboarding: Immersive training within the MML Austin ecosystem
• Comprehensive Health: Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and pet insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) / Retirement benefits
• The MML Lifestyle: Generous property discounts across our entire portfolio of restaurants, retail, and hotels, plus beverage education reimbursement and paid community service opportunities
• Time Off: Paid Time Off + Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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