Job Overview
Sumter, SC
Competitive Salary in the $70K range plus Bonus Pay
+Relocation Assistance
Tuesday to Saturday dinner only
We are seeking an energetic and motivated Restaurant and Craft Cocktail Manager to lead our bar operations with enthusiasm and expertise. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily bar activities, ensure exceptional customer service, and manage a dynamic team of bartenders and staff. Your leadership will drive the creation of a lively atmosphere, uphold high standards of food and beverage quality, and maintain efficient operations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your management skills in a fast-paced hospitality environment while fostering a welcoming experience for all guests.
Blue Harlan is partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing hospitality group to identify Bar/Restaurant Manager for one of the most exciting dining concepts in the market. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-energy, culture-driven team operating out of a beautifully designed, upscale restaurant environment that continues to build momentum and reputation.
This concept is dinner-only (Tuesday–Saturday), allowing for a more focused, elevated guest experience and a consistent weekly rhythm.
You’ll work closely with ownership and senior leadership, playing a key role in continuing to build a best-in-class service culture within a concept that is poised for long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop Front of House staff including servers, bartenders, and support team members
- Drive an exceptional and consistent guest experience with a strong attention to detail
- Maintain a polished, high standars dining room environment
- Oversee nightly service execution, staffing, and floor management
- Partner with back-of-house leadership to ensure seamless operations
- Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture
- Assist with scheduling, training, and performance management
- Uphold brand standards and contribute to ongoing operational improvements
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
- Strong, values-driven culture with hands-on, engaged leadership
- Beautiful, thoughtfully designed restaurant environment
- Growing concept with clear momentum and long-term upside
- Dinner-only service (Tuesday–Saturday) – no late-night bar hours or early morning shifts
- Opportunity to make a visible impact and grow with the organization
Qualifications
- 3+ years of Front of House leadership experience in an upscale or high-volume restaurant with craft cocktails
- Passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
- Strong operational and floor management skills
- High level of professionalism, presence, and attention to detail
Join us as a Bar Manager where your leadership will energize our team and elevate the guest experience! We are committed to fostering a vibrant work environment that values your expertise while offering opportunities for growth within the hospitality industry.
Pay: $72,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to relocate to Sumter, SC with relocation assistance?
Experience:
- Bar management: 1 year (Preferred)
- craft cocktail: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
