Assistant General Manager

Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality.

We are assembling the founding leadership team that will set the culture, the standards, and the guest experience from day one.

This is an opportunity to help create a restaurant that feels refined without being formal, elevated without being pretentious, and deeply hospitality-driven at every level.

Polished / Upscale Dining | $8–10M Volume | Hospitality-Driven Leadership

We are seeking a hospitality-driven Assistant General Manager to help lead the launch of an ambitious, polished dining restaurant poised to become a market leader in elevated service and refined guest experience.

This is not simply an operations role - it is a leadership opportunity for someone who believes hospitality is an art form.

Our concept blends high-energy volume ($8–10M annually) with the precision, warmth, and sophistication of a maître d'-level experience. We serve discerning guests with high expectations, and we are building a team that rises confidently to meet them.

If you are passionate about curating memorable experiences, developing exceptional talent, and executing service at the highest level - we want to meet you.

What You Will Do

Lead with Presence

• Serve as a visible, confident floor leader who sets the tone for hospitality and professionalism.
• Model anticipatory service and refined guest engagement.
• Build meaningful relationships with VIPs, regulars, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure every guest feels recognized, valued, and genuinely cared for.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Partner with the General Manager to oversee daily operations in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
• Orchestrate seamless service execution during peak periods.
• Align staffing, pacing, and floor flow with revenue and guest experience goals.
• Maintain uncompromising standards in service, cleanliness, ambiance, and presentation.

Develop World-Class Talent

• Recruit and mentor a high-performing front-of-house leadership team.
• Elevate service standards through hands-on coaching and continuous development.
• Inspire accountability while cultivating a culture of respect, polish, and pride.
• Lead dynamic pre-shift meetings that energize and focus the team.

Contribute Strategically

• Support financial performance through thoughtful labor management and operational discipline.
• Analyze KPIs, guest feedback, and sales performance to identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate on initiatives that drive repeat business and strengthen brand reputation.

Who You Are

• A refined hospitality professional with 3–7+ years of management experience in upscale, polished, or fine dining.
• Experienced in high-volume environments ($5M+ preferred; $8–10M experience a plus).
• Emotionally intelligent, poised, and confident under pressure.
• Passionate about guest relationships and service choreography.
• A coach and culture-builder who develops people, not just manages them.
• Detail-oriented with strong business acumen and financial awareness.

Why This Role Matters

This Assistant General Manager will help define the standard. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the service culture from day one - establishing the rhythms, expectations, and spirit that guests will associate with our brand for years to come.

If you thrive in environments where excellence is expected, energy is high, and hospitality is heartfelt - this is your opportunity to build something extraordinary.