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The Longboard [Sullivan's Island] - GENERAL MANAGER

Ballast Hospitality
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jun 2026

About the role

THE LONGBOARD [SULLIVAN’S ISLAND] | GENERAL MANAGER


FULL BENEFITS

Complete HealthCare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off 

[Full Time Qualification Required. Terms and Conditions Apply]

 

NO LATE NIGHTS
HOLIDAY CLOSURES [THANKSGIVING DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY]

 

OUR EXCITING WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Longboard [Sullivan’s Island} is the second iteration of the concept originally opened on St. John in the US Virgin Islands in 2015. Like its flagship, the SI location offers innovative and refined seafood-forward island fare, and a lively bar program featuring Caribbean-inspired craft cocktails. The laid-back lifestyle of Sullivan’s Island and St. John mesh perfectly to create a relaxed, coastal vibe in a vibrant setting.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The ideal candidate is a practiced problem solver, maintains a calm demeanor under pressure, persists to get the job done, and enjoys coaching and working alongside a large team to improve performance and increase retention.

The General Manager oversees and coordinates the planning, organization, training, and leadership necessary to achieve objectives in sales, costs, profitability, and service. This person provides support and commitment to the team in regard to strategy, policies, service, staff, and guests. The GM must be a motivated and confident industry professional with the ability to manage and inspire staff, have a solid understanding of restaurant operations, and have the ability to bring creative solutions to the table. This person will maintain an exciting, inviting, and progressive environment through food, drink, and service. This person must have experience managing people.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee and manage all areas of the restaurant and make final decisions on matters of importance.
  • Drive the financial performance of the property through careful management of expenses and methods to increase profitability.
  • Recognize the power of being present and engaged with guests and staff at all times.
  • Focus on connecting with new guests, while strengthening existing relationships.
  • Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Promptly investigate and resolve complaints concerning service and food quality, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into regulars.
  • Become the face of the restaurant; guests should recognize and count on you.
  • Maintain an accurate plan of restaurant staffing needs. Interview and hire candidates.
  • Ability to determine the applicability of experience and qualifications of job applicants.
  • Plan, implement and oversee employee discipline, training, development, and termination.
  • Provide direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues.
  • Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations, and conducting performance reviews.
  • Promote growth within the staff through leadership and positive energy.
  • Help and inspire each employee to reach their greatest potential.
  • Demonstrate integrity in all areas, both personal and professional.
  • Instill trust and dependability amongst the staff, always working with a team mindset and from a place of respect.
  • Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a harmonious working environment that is conducive to high employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
  • Lead by example and set the standards for service by maintaining discipline and structure. Constantly promote teamwork amongst the staff and management by displaying creativity, trust, dependability, and respect.
  • Manage shifts including daily decision making, scheduling, product quality, and cleanliness.
  • Share in creation, passion, and drive to provide excellence in service.
  • Ensure that all financial and personnel/payroll administrative duties are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure proper safety procedures are in place to provide a safe working and guest environment and to reduce the risk of injury and accidents. Report employee or

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