We believe that hospitality is a transformative art — that this “place” can do more than inspire and nurture its guests, team, and partners. It can inspire an entire city, country, and world. By captivating the hearts and imaginations of a new generation with renewed passion, purpose, and intention, we’re building a hospitality company and place that celebrates humanity. Where we can be a source of hope, care, and delight. Where people are inspired to be the best version of themselves — kinder, more open, and more gracious. And, that we have the power to carry that spirit with us into our hearts, lives, communities, and everywhere we go.
Our Values
Own Your Integrity Deliver Grace Strive For Well-being
Act With Compassion Serve With Excellence Embrace Humility
The Manager trains and assists in the operations of Sorelle. Work in conjunction with Sorelle and, Beemok Hospitality Group. Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service & satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation.
These job functions include but are not limited to the following duties, additional duties may be assigned.
- Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, professional, and gracious service always.
- Perform all aspects of the position with efficiency, respect, professionalism, teamwork, knowledge, patience, awareness, compassion, courtesy, and initiative.
- Understand the philosophies of management for Sorelle and BHC. Display consistent attention to detail and follow through with all Sorelle and BHC policies.
- Represent the restaurant professionally through effective communication, cooperation, and relationships with all business partners.
- Collaborate with the management team to create a culture and restaurant work environment based upon respect; foster opportunities for the team to learn, grow, and develop their abilities.
- In partnership with the management staff, ensure that service standards are on par with all outside accreditation sources. Adhere to the service foundation and philosophies established by Sorelle and BHC.
- Understand all programs, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training protocols.
- Offer positive solutions to problems or issues and be a voice in the decision-making team.
- Train in varying positions in Sorelle and BHC.
- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
- Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.
- Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures per the restaurant’s accounting policies and procedures.
- Make employment and termination decisions consistent with hotel guidelines for approval or review.
- Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
- Complete weekly assignments as designated
- Participate in Daily Summary Operations Meetings of Sorelle and BHC.
- Participate in Weekly Managers Meetings Sorelle and BHC.
DINING ROOM SERVICE:
- Assist the management team in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the restaurant.
- Write the weekly staff schedule. Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed, as needed, and that labor cost objectives are met.
- Maintain a consistent level of business for the restaurant ensuring that its budgeted targets are met.
- Identify and manage all aspects pertinent to providing guests with the atmosphere standard set by management upon opening (lighting, music volume, crowd density, etc.)
- Conduct pre-shift meetings keeping staff informed about developments in the restaurant, the industry, and the future.
- Maintain monthly management notes to establish guidelines for service and restaurant operations in the future.
- Conduct staff interviews and make recommendations for observations and hiring according to hotel policies.
- Organize and lead staff training classes and food & wine seminars.
- Demonstrate commitment to making all the current staff and management better.
- Supervise Captains in their running of the dining room service.
- Oversee the Host department to ensure that the guest experience at the door meets restaurant standards and that guests are greeted warmly and with hospitality.
- Offer feedback to contribute to the Captains' and Sommelier evaluations.
- Ensure continuous improvement in quality of service, operational effectiveness, and employee retention and satisfaction.
- Supervise guest/hourly employee interaction during service hours.
- Support the Captain, Hostess, and floor staff in pre-opening responsibilities.
- Support the FOH team in all aspects of dining room service.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- 2-3 years of culinary & wine experience, preferably in a fine dining environment.
- Excellent communication and organization skills. Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with a variety of business partners.
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel (Advanced ability), PowerPoint
- Prior experience with accounting software, POS systems, and payroll/HRIS systems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry. Must have a working knowledge of restaurant management and operations. Must have strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Four-year college or culinary degree required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the manager is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. Frequently it is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The manager is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The Manager must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time and able to safely lift and easily maneuver plates, cases of water or wine, chairs and dining room tables.
Sorelle participates in E-Verify.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,159.10 - $49,567.95 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Charleston, SC 29401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person