Upscale Casual Restaurant Front of House Manager

Recruiting Partner: Samantha McDermott

New Bedford, Massachusetts | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $70,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 177343

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Front of House Manager

We are seeking a high-energy Front of House Manager to join a growing hospitality group known for high-volume, guest-focused restaurant concepts. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is passionate about hospitality, team development, food and beverage, and delivering standout guest experiences.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, maintains a strong floor presence, and brings a positive, guest-first approach to every shift. This role requires a leader who can balance service execution, team morale, bar operations, and operational standards while staying organized and composed under pressure.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Employee dining discounts
  • Career advancement within a growing hospitality group
  • Ongoing leadership and hospitality training
  • Supportive, team-focused work environment
  • Opportunity to work within high-volume, hospitality-driven concepts
  • Exposure to restaurant, bar, event, and entertainment-style operations

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of management experience in a high-volume restaurant environment, preferably $5MM+ in annual sales
  • Strong bar operations experience preferred
  • Experience in nightlife, entertainment-driven, event-based, multi-outlet, or high-energy hospitality environments a plus
  • Proven leadership experience with servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff
  • Strong culinary awareness and passion for food, beverage, and hospitality
  • Experience managing labor, revenue goals, service standards, and guest satisfaction
  • Proficiency with POS systems and basic computer programs, including Microsoft Office
  • Must meet all federal, state, and local food and beverage service regulations
  • Ability to stand and move quickly for extended periods
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Comfortable working across dining rooms, bars, kitchens, cooler areas, patios, and event spaces as needed

Must-Haves

  • Experience in extremely high-volume restaurant operations
  • Positive attitude and solutions-oriented leadership style
  • Guest-first mindset — customer experience comes first, always
  • Strong floor presence during peak service, events, and high-volume shifts
  • Ability to support bar flow, responsible alcohol service, and timely guest service across multiple service areas
  • Ability to handle guest concerns quickly and professionally while protecting the overall guest experience
  • Strong communication with culinary, bar leadership, and senior management
  • Ability to monitor staffing levels, labor usage, cleanliness, organization, and service energy throughout the operation
  • Real-time coaching style to improve team performance, hospitality, and consistency
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Calm, confident decision-making under pressure

Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience in upscale casual, fine dining, restaurant-and-bar, entertainment-driven, or multi-outlet concepts
  • Background in nightlife, events, seasonal volume, or high-energy hospitality environments
  • Strong sales-focused leadership style
  • Ability to stay composed, professional, and solutions-oriented during peak business
  • Polished communication style and professional appearance
  • Dependable, accountable, and committed to continuous development
  • Passion for hospitality, team building, and operational excellence

 

JOB ID: 177343

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