Job Description

General Manager – Cheeky (Charleston, SC)
Cheeky is a high energy seafood restaurant celebrating pristine coastal ingredients, pouring great cocktails and vibrant wines and bubbles, buzzing with lively indoor-outdoor energy, and defined by warm spirited hospitality.

Cheeky is looking for a hospitality-driven and passionate General Manager. Elevate your craft in a place where craftmanship, hospitality, and innovation come together.

As part of The Neighborhood Dining Group (Husk, Marbled & Fin, Delaney Oyster House, Minero, The James), we’re committed to redefining what it means to cook—and lead—with purpose in Charleston.

What We Provide for YOU!:

• Highly competitive compensation

• Outstanding benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance?after 30 days

• 401(k) with employer match?(free money)

• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)?that increases with tenure

• Paid parking?

• Employer paid therapy, coaching, and mental health resource (Modern Health)?

• Next-day pay access?

• Employee Perks & Discounts (Working Advantage)?

• Dining discounts, gym membership discounts, and more!

• Professional work environment

• Internal job board providing growth opportunities within the company

• Leadership development and a learning environment

• Quarterly profit-sharing program

About Us:

From the team behind Husk, Delaney Oyster House, Marbled & Fin, The James, and Minero, comes Cheeky, the newest concept from The Neighborhood Dining Group. Cheeky is our chance to let loose a little while staying true to the high standards of quality, craft, and hospitality that define our restaurants. With a playful spirit and plenty of personality, Cheeky pushes beyond the traditional into something freer, brighter, and more forward-looking. Here, fresh ideas, exceptional seafood, and genuine hospitality create a restaurant that feels lively, energetic, and distinctly its own.

Who We're Looking For:

You are a dedicated leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences. You enjoy being on the floor, leading by example, and fostering a culture where enthusiasm, professionalism, and genuine care for guests shine through in every service.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations and staff with confidence, integrity, and a strong presence on the floor
• Inspire, train, and mentor a high-performing team through clear communication and hands-on leadership
• Uphold and model our culture of genuine hospitality and excellence
• Demonstrate financial acumen, including budgetary oversight, cost control, and labor management
• Ensure compliance with food safety and operational protocols
• Manage property needs and guest experience with equal care
• Maintain strong communication between front- and back-of-house to ensure seamless service.
• Uphold cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards across all shifts.
• Keep accurate records of service, staffing, maintenance needs, and daily performance in manager logs.

What You'll Bring:

• Management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant (GM or AGM role)
• A passion for hospitality and an in-depth knowledge of food, wine, spirits, and refined cocktails
• A hands-on, ownership-driven mentality with a strong work ethic
• An authentic, honest, and enthusiastic personality
• The ability to deliver once-in-a-lifetime guest experiences, support staff, and problem solve in real time
• Desire to grow and be developed as an individual, as well as the desire to develop others of all ages and skill levels
• Well-versed in financials, inventory oversight, and team scheduling

Ready to Lead with Passion?

If you’re a hospitality professional who thrives in a high-performance setting and wants to be part of a forward-thinking restaurant group, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career with Cheeky!

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical demands. Additionally, responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical demands of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties may be assigned.

The Neighborhood Dining Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.