Front of House Manager

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established, high-volume full-service restaurant is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager to lead daily guest service operations and help drive a strong hospitality culture.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands how to run a busy dining room, develop service teams, maintain high standards, and keep the operation moving during peak periods.

The ideal candidate is a confident restaurant leader who can balance exceptional guest service with strong operational execution.

What You Will Do

• Oversee daily front of house operations and ensure consistent service standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop servers, hosts, bartenders, and other front of house team members.
• Manage the dining room during high volume service and ensure smooth communication between the front and back of house.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve concerns quickly and professionally.
• Maintain standards for service, cleanliness, organization, and overall restaurant presentation.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Coach team members on hospitality, service standards, menu knowledge, and proper procedures.
• Monitor labor and staffing levels to ensure the restaurant is properly staffed without sacrificing service quality.
• Support sales growth and restaurant profitability through strong operational execution.
• Work closely with culinary leadership to ensure food and service are delivered consistently.
• Assist with inventory, cash handling, opening and closing procedures, and other administrative responsibilities.

What We Are Looking For

• 3 or more years of progressive restaurant management experience.
• Strong front of house leadership experience in high volume, full service restaurants .
• Experience managing large service teams in a fast paced environment.
• Strong understanding of restaurant service, labor management, guest recovery, and daily operations.
• Proven ability to coach and develop hourly employees.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive during high volume periods.
• Hands on leadership style with a genuine focus on hospitality.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards for cleanliness and service.
• Stable career history with demonstrated progression in restaurant leadership.

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.