Calypso Bar & Grill | Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Calypso Bar & Grill is hiring an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume, oceanfront restaurant in a fast-paced, seasonal market. This role is ideal for a proven restaurant operator who thrives under pressure, leads from the floor, and understands how to drive results during peak tourist seasons.

Seasonal Intensity Callout (Read Before Applying)

This is a high-volume, seasonal environment with significant business spikes during spring and summer, holidays, and event weekends. The General Manager is expected to:

Work extended hours during peak season
Lead from the floor during high-volume shifts
Manage large teams and fast operational pivots
Maintain service standards under pressure

If you prefer a slower-paced or strictly 9–5 environment, this role will not be the right fit.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily restaurant operations with a strong on-floor leadership presence
Manage P&L performance, including labor control, food cost, beverage cost, and profitability
Hire, train, coach, and develop managers and hourly staff
Create and manage schedules aligned with sales forecasts
Oversee inventory, ordering, vendor relations, and cost controls
Ensure compliance with Virginia ABC, health department, and safety regulations
Resolve guest issues quickly and professionally
Execute private events, large parties, and contracted functions
Maintain brand standards, cleanliness, and operational consistency

Qualifications & Experience

5+ years restaurant management experience, including GM or Senior Manager level
High-volume restaurant experience required (seasonal, tourist, or oceanfront preferred)
Strong understanding of P&L management, labor optimization, and COGS
Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced environments
Working knowledge of POS systems, scheduling software, and inventory systems
Knowledge of Virginia ABC laws strongly preferred
Flexible availability including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak seasons

Compensation & Perks

Competitive salary based on experience
Dining discounts across Moliar Hospitality Group venues
Advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality group

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Moliar Hospitality Group is a locally owned and operated food and beverage organization that focuses on enriching the lives of our guests, our employees and owners. We do this through superior quality food and beverages, customer service, sales growth, cost, and treating our employees like family. We believe that our employees are our most important resource and our success depends upon creating and retaining a staff capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every customer, every time. We currently own and operate 4 successful establishments: Calypso Bar and Grill, Repeal Bourbon and Burgers, 2 Hair of the Dog Eatery’s(Downtown Granby, & Loehmann’s Plaza in Virginia Beach)

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