Hospitality, Bar and Events Manager for non profit restaurant incubator

HONE | Greenville, South Carolina

About HONE

HONE is a nonprofit restaurant incubator dedicated to helping chefs and food entrepreneurs develop their concepts, gain hands-on experience, and build sustainable food businesses. Through shared restaurant space, culinary programming, bar operations, and special events, HONE creates opportunities for emerging chefs while bringing people together through food and hospitality.

Position Overview

HONE is seeking an energetic, organized, and entrepreneurial hospitality professional to help manage its restaurant and bar operations, support resident chefs, oversee the use of its restaurant and kitchen spaces, and develop special events and private dining experiences.

This position will begin on a part-time basis, with the opportunity to transition to full-time as HONE’s operations and event business expand. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, understands hospitality, and is excited about building something meaningful alongside chefs, food entrepreneurs, and the Greenville community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Restaurant & Bar Management

Oversee day-to-day bar operations, including inventory, ordering, staffing coordination, service standards, and organization.Help manage beverage purchasing, pricing, inventory controls, and cost management.Ensure the bar and restaurant areas are clean, properly stocked, organized, and ready for service.Coordinate staffing and service needs for regular operations and special events.Maintain appropriate alcohol-service practices and compliance with applicable licensing and safety requirements.2. Chef & Restaurant Incubator Support

Serve as a primary point of contact for resident chefs, kitchen renters, and culinary entrepreneurs.Coordinate scheduling and access to restaurant, kitchen, and shared facilities.Help chefs navigate HONE’s operational procedures and available resources.Foster a collaborative environment that encourages culinary creativity and business growth.Work with HONE leadership to address operational needs and improve the resident-chef experience.3. Special Events & Private Dining

Develop, plan, and execute private dinners, chef collaborations, pop-up restaurants, tastings, and community events.Respond to event inquiries and work with clients to develop event concepts, menus, budgets, and logistics.Coordinate with chefs, bartenders, vendors, and other staff to deliver high-quality guest experiences.Help develop HONE’s private dining and event business, including identifying prospective clients and community partners.Oversee event setup, bar service, execution, and follow-up.4. Facility & Space Management

Coordinate the use of HONE’s restaurant, bar, commercial kitchen, and event spaces.Ensure shared spaces are maintained, organized, and ready for scheduled use.Help establish and maintain operational standards for cleanliness, safety, and food handling.Identify opportunities to improve scheduling, space utilization, and revenue generation.5. Community Engagement & Business Development

Build relationships with local businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and potential event clients.Help develop workshops, culinary programming, and collaborative events that support HONE’s mission.Generate ideas for increasing restaurant activity, bar sales, private events, and community engagement.Work with HONE leadership to track performance and identify opportunities for growth.Qualifications

Experience in restaurant, bar, hospitality, catering, or event management.Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.Familiarity with bar inventory, beverage service, and cost controls.Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work independently.A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take ownership of projects.Flexible availability for occasional evenings and weekends.A genuine interest in supporting chefs, food entrepreneurs, and HONE’s nonprofit mission.Position Structure & Growth

Initial status: Part-time, with a flexible schedule based on operational needs and event bookings.Growth opportunity: Potential transition to full-time as restaurant operations, bar activity, and private events expand.Location: HONE, Greenville, South Carolina.Compensation: Based on experience, responsibilities, and agreed-upon schedule.What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will help HONE run an organized and welcoming restaurant and bar, provide excellent support to resident chefs, maximize the use of its facilities, and build a growing calendar of profitable private dinners and special events.

Over time, this person can develop into a key operational leader at HONE, helping grow its hospitality business while advancing its mission of supporting the next generation of culinary entrepreneurs.

Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person