Restaurant FOH Manager
@ Goodwin RecruitingRestaurant FOH Manager
About the job
A growing hospitality organization known for exceptional service, culinary excellence, and community involvement seeking a hands-on FOH Manager to oversee daily operations, lead teams, and drive business growth in an upscale dining environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years upscale casual FOH management
- Experience with high-volume service
- Leadership and team-building skills
- Financial acumen in labor and costs
- Strong communication skills
Qualifications
- Upscale dining experience preferred
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
- Hands-on management style
- Adaptability and leadership
- Experience with POS systems a plus
Full job description
Restaurant FOH Manager
We are seeking a passionate and driven Restaurant FOH Manager to assist with operations for a new high-energy, upscale dining concept that is known for exceptional hospitality, culinary excellence, and memorable guest experiences. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong teams, and wants to be part of a growing organization with exciting expansion plans.
If you are a hospitality professional who leads from the front, embraces challenges, and is motivated by creating winning cultures, we would love to speak with you.
Restaurant FOH Manager Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence
- Lead, coach, and develop management and hourly team members to drive performance and engagement
- Maintain high standards for hospitality, service execution, cleanliness, and overall facility presentation
- Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless front-of-house and back-of-house collaboration
- Manage staffing, scheduling, labor controls, and team accountability
- Monitor financial performance, including sales, labor, controllable costs, and profitability
- Utilize reporting tools and operational metrics to drive business results
- Oversee inventory management, vendor relationships, and operational systems
- Lead execution of private events, community functions, and high-volume service periods
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
General Manager Qualifications
- 3+ years of Upscale Casual FOH Management
- Upscale dining, polished casual, or fine dining experience strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment
- Some experience with financial acumen, including managing labor, costs, and profitability
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Hands-on management style with a strong sense of urgency
- Experience building positive team cultures and developing FOH staff
- Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a dynamic, evolving operation
- Experience with Toast POS or similar restaurant management systems is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $55,000-$65,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Healthcare benefits
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Paid time off
- Consistent schedule with two days off each week. Closed on Monday
- Strong internal growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive, family-oriented culture
Why This Opportunity?
This organization has built its reputation on hospitality, innovation, and community involvement. With continued growth, new concepts in development, and a commitment to promoting from within, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader looking to make a significant impact while advancing their career.
Apply today to learn more about this exciting Restaurant FOH Manager opportunity.