Restaurant General Manager – Farm to Table
Location: Conway South Carolina
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000
Posted Date: 10.16.2025
Employment Type: Permanent
Job ID: 51232589
Job Description
General Manager
Location: Conway, South Carolina
Are you a dynamic, hands-on leader passionate about delivering elevated dining and cultivating memorable guest experiences? Do you thrive managing a high-quality, farm-to-table restaurant that emphasizes local sourcing, seasonal menus, and culinary integrity? If so, we want to hear from you.
About Us
We are a full-service, upscale restaurant located in Conway, SC, strongly rooted in a farm-to-table philosophy, using hormone-free meats, sustainable seafood, and locally grown produce whenever possible. Our cuisine is a blend of New England, Pennsylvania Dutch, Maryland seafood, and Southern traditions, with creative modern touches. We pride ourselves on authenticity, consistency, and service that makes every guest feel at home.
We are a full-service, upscale restaurant located in Conway, SC, strongly rooted in a farm-to-table philosophy, using hormone-free meats, sustainable seafood, and locally grown produce whenever possible. Our cuisine is a blend of New England, Pennsylvania Dutch, Maryland seafood, and Southern traditions, with creative modern touches. We pride ourselves on authenticity, consistency, and service that makes every guest feel at home.
Position Overview
As General Manager, you will be the face and engine of the operation in Conway, SC. You will lead all front- and back-of-house operations, drive revenue, ensure high standards of quality, maintain a culture of hospitality, and collaborate with the culinary team to deliver outstanding guest experiences. You’ll serve as a steward of the brand’s values, enhancing reputation, employee engagement, and community connections in Conway, SC.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service from lunch through dinner
- Recruit, train, mentor, and retain staff across FOH and BOH
- Instill high standards for hospitality, consistency, and quality
- Collaborate with Chef/kitchen leadership on menu execution, portion control, plate presentation, and seasonal offerings
- Oversee inventory management, cost controls, purchasing, vendor relations (especially local farms and purveyors)
- Develop and monitor budgets, P&L, and departmental forecasts
- Drive sales growth, optimize covers, and maximize revenue per guest
- Create and deliver guest service protocols, quality control, and guest recovery processes
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, standards, and licensing
- Engage with the local community and promote the restaurant’s presence in Conway, SC
- Lead regular staff meetings, performance evaluations, and training initiatives
- Ensure staffing coverage aligns with business volume and events in Conway, SC
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive restaurant management experience, preferably in upscale or farm-to-table / seasonal cuisine environments
- Proven track record of achieving financial targets and controlling costs
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Deep hospitality orientation, with a guest-first mindset
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Experience working with local purveyors, farms, and sustainable sourcing a plus
- Proficient with POS systems, scheduling software, and basic accounting
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $80,000 to $85,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Retirement plan and employer match
- Meals and staff discounts
- Opportunities for professional growth
Why You’ll Love It Here
You’ll lead a passionate team committed to marrying culinary excellence with integrity, sustainability, and true hospitality. In Conway, SC, we strongly value community, local partnerships, and delivering real food made from real ingredients. As GM, you’ll be entrusted to drive success, shape culture, and influence meaningful experiences for both guests and team members.
You’ll lead a passionate team committed to marrying culinary excellence with integrity, sustainability, and true hospitality. In Conway, SC, we strongly value community, local partnerships, and delivering real food made from real ingredients. As GM, you’ll be entrusted to drive success, shape culture, and influence meaningful experiences for both guests and team members.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to lead a standout restaurant in Conway, SC and you meet (or exceed) these qualifications, please submit your resume and a cover letter sharing your managerial philosophy and relevant successes. We look forward to welcoming the right leader to our family.
If you’re ready to lead a standout restaurant in Conway, SC and you meet (or exceed) these qualifications, please submit your resume and a cover letter sharing your managerial philosophy and relevant successes. We look forward to welcoming the right leader to our family.
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