Assistant General Manager

About the Opportunity

Bowdie’s Chophouse is seeking an Assistant General Manager to help lead our Hilton Head team. We’re looking for a hands-on hospitality professional who enjoys building relationships with guests, developing a strong team, and delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Working alongside the General Manager, you will help oversee daily restaurant operations, lead service, and maintain Bowdie’s standards for hospitality, food, beverages, and professionalism.

This role offers the opportunity to advance to General Manager based on performance, leadership readiness, and business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead front-of-house service and maintain a visible, approachable presence on the floor.
• Support the General Manager with daily operations, opening and closing procedures, and manager-on-duty responsibilities.
• Build relationships with guests and handle questions or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Recruit, train, coach, and support servers, bartenders, server assistants, and hosts.
• Help manage scheduling, staffing levels, and labor costs.
• Coordinate with the kitchen to support accurate, well-paced service.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, cash handling, payroll, and administrative responsibilities.
• Monitor sales and operating costs, identifying opportunities to improve performance.
• Maintain standards for cleanliness, food safety, responsible alcohol service, and restaurant presentation.
• Communicate clearly with ownership, management, and team members.
• Foster a workplace built on accountability, teamwork, and respect.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous restaurant management or supervisory experience; fine dining or upscale restaurant experience preferred.
• Strong floor leadership and a commitment to thoughtful, attentive hospitality.
• Experience training, coaching, and motivating a service team.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, including scheduling, labor management, inventory, and cash handling.
• Familiarity with wine, spirits, and elevated service standards.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to stay composed, prioritize, and make sound decisions during busy service.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Uniform and cell phone credits.
• Employee dining discounts.
• Hands-on training and leadership development.
• Career advancement opportunities, including the potential for promotion to General Manager.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable company policies.

Join Our Team

If you take pride in hospitality, enjoy helping a team succeed, and are ready to grow your restaurant leadership career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your resume and a brief introduction describing your restaurant leadership experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person