Le Volte Oceanfront Dining & Venue | Ocean Isle Beach, NC Exceptional Hospitality. Inspired Leadership. Unforgettable Experiences. Le Volte Oceanfront Dining & Venue is seeking an accomplished, passionate, and hospitality-driven General Manager to lead our front-of-house team and cultivate an extraordinary guest experience. Located along the beautiful coast of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, Le Volte offers an elevated dining experience featuring hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, house-made pasta, an extensive wine selection, and breathtaking oceanfront views. We believe exceptional hospitality goes far beyond impeccable service. It is the art of making every guest feel welcomed, valued, and genuinely cared for. We are looking for a leader who understands that the smallest details create the most memorable experiences. Someone who anticipates guests' needs before they are expressed, recognizes returning guests, celebrates special occasions, and creates an atmosphere where genuine warmth and refined service come together effortlessly. Our ideal candidate is not simply an operations manager, but a true hospitality professional who leads by example, inspires excellence, and takes personal pride in every guest's experience. Fine dining management experience is required. Sommelier certification and experience in Michelin-starred or James Beard-recognized restaurants are highly preferred. The Role As General Manager, you will be the driving force behind Le Volte's front-of-house operations, service culture, and guest experience. You will work closely with ownership, culinary leadership, and the entire hospitality team to maintain exceptional standards while continuously identifying opportunities to elevate the restaurant. This position requires a leader who is highly visible on the dining room floor, actively engaged with guests, and deeply invested in the development and success of their team. Hospitality & Guest Experience Create a culture where genuine hospitality, warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail define every guest interaction. Lead an elevated dining experience that is polished and sophisticated without feeling pretentious or unapproachable. Maintain a strong presence in the dining room, greeting guests, building relationships, and ensuring every table receives thoughtful, personalized attention. Anticipate guest needs, recognize special occasions, and create meaningful moments that encourage lasting relationships and repeat visits. Ensure every guest feels valued, whether visiting for the first time or returning as a regular. Lead the team in delivering seamless, properly paced service with impeccable timing, presentation, and dining room etiquette. Handle guest concerns with empathy, discretion, professionalism, and a sincere commitment to service recovery. Inspire employees to take ownership of the guest experience and understand that hospitality is a mindset, not simply a set of service steps. Leadership & Team Development Recruit, train, mentor, and develop an exceptional front-of-house team. Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, positivity, and an unwavering commitment to hospitality. Establish and reinforce elevated service standards, including coursing, wine presentation, table maintenance, and anticipation of guest needs. Coach team members to develop confidence, emotional intelligence, product knowledge, and a genuine connection with guests. Create a supportive yet accountable environment where employees take pride in their craft. Conduct ongoing service training and pre-shift meetings focused on hospitality, food and beverage knowledge, and guest experience. Foster strong communication between front-of-house and culinary teams to ensure seamless execution. Fine Dining, Wine & Special Events Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of fine dining cuisine, wine, cocktails, and food pairings. Oversee wine service standards and encourage continuous beverage education throughout the team. Collaborate with our culinary leadership on menu knowledge, wine pairings, and elevated dining experiences. Assist in the planning and execution of exclusive wine dinners, chef-driven tasting experiences, private dining, weddings, catering, and special events. Ensure each event reflects Le Volte's commitment to impeccable execution, personalized service, and genuine hospitality. Bring creativity and thoughtful ideas that enhance the overall guest experience. Restaurant Operations Oversee daily front-of-house operations with exceptional attention to detail. Manage scheduling, staffing, labor efficiency, and service standards. Maintain operational excellence while protecting the personalized hospitality experience. Monitor restaurant performance, guest feedback, and opportunities for continued improvement. Collaborate with ownership to strengthen systems, elevate standards, and support long-term growth. Ensure the dining room, service team, and overall restaurant presentation consistently reflect an upscale dining environment.

Qualifications Required:

Proven management experience in an upscale or fine dining restaurant. A demonstrated passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop a professional service team. Extensive knowledge of fine dining service standards, restaurant operations, and guest relations. Strong food, wine, and beverage knowledge. Exceptional communication skills, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and attention to detail. Ability to remain composed, gracious, and solution-oriented in a high-volume environment. Willingness to lead from the dining room floor and remain actively involved in service. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and seasonal lunch shifts.

Highly Preferred:

Experience in a Michelin-starred or James Beard-recognized restaurant. Sommelier certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET, or comparable advanced wine education. Experience in luxury hospitality or chef-driven fine dining establishments. Experience overseeing wine programs, wine dinners, and exclusive dining events. A proven record of cultivating loyal guests and developing high-performing hospitality teams. Schedule This is a full-time leadership position consisting primarily of evening service . During the summer season, Le Volte also offers lunch service. Flexibility is required to accommodate seasonal operations, weekends, holidays, private dining, wine dinners, and special events. Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience Health insurance available Paid vacation time Annual performance-based bonus opportunity Professional growth and leadership development opportunities A beautiful oceanfront work environment The opportunity to lead a team dedicated to elevated cuisine and exceptional hospitality Our Philosophy At Le Volte, we believe extraordinary restaurants are built on more than beautiful spaces and exceptional cuisine. They are built on people, genuine relationships, thoughtful details, and the ability to make someone feel truly special. We want our guests to remember not only what they enjoyed for dinner, but how they felt while they were with us. We are searching for a General Manager who understands that service is what we do, but hospitality is how we make people feel. If you are a passionate hospitality leader who believes in creating memorable experiences, inspiring teams, and pursuing excellence in every detail, we invite you to become part of Le Volte.

To Apply:

Please submit your résumé highlighting your fine dining leadership experience, hospitality background, wine education, and any experience in Michelin-starred, James Beard-recognized, or comparable fine dining establishments.

Le Volte Oceanfront Dining & Venue Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina Pay:

$69,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person