Restaurant Manager

Job Title: Restaurant Manager

Company Name: The Seminole Club

Location: Punta Gorda, FL

Job Type: Full-Time / Seasonal

Salary Range: $24 - $28 per hour

About Us

We are launching The Seminole Club, a brand-new casual dining, Seed Oil Free, concept coming to The Seminole Lakes Country Club. As a new concept, we are looking for a hands-on, visionary Restaurant Manager to help us build the culture, fine-tune the operations and launch our doors to the public.

The Role

As the Opening Manager, you will partner directly with ownership/culinary leadership during the pre-opening phase to establish service standards, hire and train the opening team and build sustainable operational systems. Once open, you will take full ownership of the daily business, guest relations, P&L performance and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Opening Execution: Partner with ownership to finalize floor plans, POS setup, service manuals, training programs and health/safety compliance.
• Team Building & Culture: Recruit, hire, train and inspire a front-of-house and bar team that embodies warmth, polish and hospitality.
• Guest Experience: Set the tone on the floor during service, personally engaging with guests, turning first-time visitors into regulars and handling recovery with grace.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Work hand-in-hand with the Kitchen Manager to ensure seamless communication and timing between the kitchen and the dining room.

What We're Looking For (Qualifications)

• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Restaurant Manager or Senior Assistant General Manager - ideally with direct experience launching a new concept or opening a restraunt.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Comfortable with the shifting energy of a startup/new opening phase; adaptable, organized and proactive.
• Leadership Style: A player-coach who leads by example, values staff retention and knows how to motivate a brand-new team.
• Certifications: ServSafe Manager (or local equivalent) and TABC/ABC alcohol compliance certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance Bonus Structure: Tied to labor, food/beverage cost targets and guest satisfaction metrics and or an opening bonus.
• Paid Vacation
• Perks: Dining discounts, employee meals.
• Golfing Benefits

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person