Dottie's Manager

Southall is a premier destination that brings nature, produce, and people together in a powerful and unique way.

The Dottie's Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Dottie's. This role ensures elevated guest experiences, strong beverage execution, and a polished, high-touch service environment while leading and developing a passionate hospitality team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of Dotties, ensuring seamless service, brand consistency, and exceptional guest experience
• Manage and develop the Dotties team through hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and accountability
• Partner with the Beverage Manager on cocktail execution, menu rollouts, and inventory management
• Ensure compliance with all alcohol service laws, safety standards, and Southall Operating Criteria
• Oversee opening and closing procedures and nightly reporting
• Maintain an inviting and exclusive speakeasy atmosphere aligned with the Dotties brand
• Collaborate with Events, Sales, and F&B leadership on VIP experiences and private bookings
• Monitor labor, control costs, and support financial goals while maintaining service excellence
• Create and maintain schedules as well as payroll for staffing
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by Southall Leadership

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of management experience in upscale or luxury food & beverage environments, preferably cocktail-forward or bar-driven concepts
• Proven success leading daily operations in a high-touch hospitality setting with an emphasis on guest experience and service consistency
• Strong background in beverage operations, including cocktail execution, menu rollouts, inventory control, and cost management
• Demonstrated ability to hire, train, coach, and develop hospitality teams, fostering accountability, professionalism, and service excellence
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Beverage, Events, Sales, and broader F&B leadership teams
• Solid understanding of alcohol service laws, safety standards, and compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience managing labor, scheduling, payroll, and nightly reporting
• Track record of maintaining polished, brand-aligned environments that support elevated and memorable guest experiences
• Comfortable managing VIP guests, private bookings, and exclusive service moments with discretion and confidence

Education & Experience

• 4-year college degree preferred, but combination of education and relevant position training and experience will be considered
• Must be able to push, pull and lift 50 lbs
• Available to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays
• Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods as needed and able to work in all weather conditions

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
• Generous paid time off accruals
• 9 paid holidays annually
• 401k and company match
• Education reimbursement
• Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
• Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
• 30% internal discounts
• Fresh and free daily meal
• Bountiful internal growth opportunities

Our Team

Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty and taste the earth’s bounty in an effort to connect with the land.

We plan with purpose, seeing past the present day and seeking to consider the planet with each step. We embrace a blend of ancient techniques and modern technologies in our practice of sustainability. We celebrate ingenuity and resourcefulness and approach our roles through the eyes of an entrepreneur, looking beyond our respective corners to the big picture.

Acting with intention, we approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our guests and each other. A humble holder of our Michelin Key, our team strives to provide a level of luxury that feels effortless and sincere, infusing wellness at every turn. The Southall team cares for our visitors with the same caliber of kindness and respect as we care for the humans that work alongside us.

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.