Front of House Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Front-of-House Manager

June's is seeking a seasoned hospitality leader to join our team as our Front-of-House Manager . We're looking for a career professional with a track record of leading exceptional service teams, cultivating a strong hospitality culture, and driving operational excellence. This individual will oversee all front-of-house operations, including daily service, private events, staff leadership and development, inventory, service standards, and operational systems. They will lead our talented team of baristas, bartenders, and shift leads while partnering closely with our Coffee Lead to support an exceptional coffee program and ensure every guest experience reflects the thoughtful hospitality and attention to detail that defines June's. ✨

THE WHAT // Responsibilities include: Leading our front-of-house team

• Lead, coach, and develop our team of baristas, bartenders, and shift leads through regular feedback, training, and performance conversations.
• Facilitate hiring and onboarding in partnership with ownership.
• Empower shift leads to confidently lead service and make decisions.
• Delegate daily responsibilities, facilitate breaks, manage labor, and ensure smooth shift execution.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team culture where people feel supported while maintaining high standards.

Owning front-of-house operations

• Oversee daily front-of-house operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience and consistent service standards.
• Manage front-of-house inventory, including coffee, tea, paper goods, ready-to-drink beverages, alcohol, and other guest-facing supplies.
• Oversee cash management, deposits, and POS administration.
• Create, delegate, and maintain front-of-house systems including prep lists, checklists, and operational processes.
• Maintain Square menus, pricing, gift cards, merchandise, and online ordering.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and vendor service appointments as needed.

Supporting our coffee program

• Partner with our Coffee Lead to ensure consistent execution of June's coffee program.
• Support barista development through coaching and ongoing training.
• Maintain high beverage quality and service standards during daily operations.
• Help ensure the coffee team has the tools, staffing, and operational support needed to succeed.

Managing private events

• Coordinate and oversee onsite private events from planning through execution.
• Partner with the Chef, managers, and owners to ensure events are thoughtful, organized, and memorable.
• Communicate with guests, coordinate logistics, manage event payments, and serve as the onsite hospitality lead.

Leading by example during service

This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll spend time working alongside the team during service while modeling the hospitality, professionalism, and attention to detail that defines June's.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting and engaging with guests while creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• Taking food and beverage orders and assisting guests with questions or special requests.
• Preparing espresso beverages, coffee, tea, juices, cocktails, beer, and wine to June's standards.
• Resolving guest concerns thoughtfully and professionally, escalating to ownership when appropriate.
• Operating Square POS, managing cash accurately, issuing gift cards, and overseeing the merchandise area.

THE WHO + HOW // The ideal candidate:

• Has daytime and weekend availability.
• Leads with calm confidence, clear communication, and sound judgment—even during busy or stressful service.
• Is upbeat, kind, and genuinely enjoys creating memorable experiences for both guests and teammates.
• Models the positive, inclusive, and respectful hospitality that defines the June's culture.
• Is highly communicative and serves as a reliable bridge between owners, kitchen leadership, shift leads, front-of-house staff, and guests.
• Is collaborative and welcomes both giving and receiving feedback.
• Holds themselves and others accountable while leading with empathy and respect.
• Understands that taking care of people and delivering operational excellence go hand in hand.
• Is organized, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve systems, service, and team performance.

EXPERIENCE + QUALIFICATIONS Required

• 2+ years of leadership experience in food & beverage or hospitality management, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Experience hiring, training, coaching, and developing front-of-house teams.
• Strong understanding of daily restaurant operations, service standards, and hospitality leadership.
• Current ServSafe Food Manager (or Food Handler) certification.
• Current BASSET/Alcohol Server certification.

Preferred

• Experience with Square POS.
• Experience coordinating private events.
• Experience as a barista with strong espresso knowledge and the ability to work service alongside the team 
• Experience creating operational systems + training materials.

PERKS

• Competitive hourly pay plus tips
• Health insurance eligibility (based on average hours)
• Continuing education through our partners at Blueprint Coffee ☕️
• The opportunity to help shape and grow an independently owned hospitality business rooted in thoughtful service, great food + genuine community.