Front / Service Manager

Recruiting Partner: Eric Esterline

Dearborn, Michigan | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $55,000 to $68,000 | Job ID: 174637

Job Summary

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Front of House Manager — Upscale family dining

Responsibilities:

  • Manage all front of house operations — dining room, host stand, takeout, private dining.
  • Greet and seat guests. Manage the flow of the dining room.
  • Take orders accurately and communicate them to the kitchen.
  • Handle private room (Amber Room) reservations and guest setup.
  • Bus tables, reset for next guests, keep the floor clean.
  • Know the menu — what's in each dish, common allergens, halal status — and answer guest questions confidently.
  • Process payments and handle takeout/pickup orders via POS.
  • Train FOH staff to upsell — appetizers, desserts (künefe, baklava), catering services, and private dining bookings.
  • Set and enforce customer service standards. Handle complaints and resolve issues on the spot.
  • Maintain the restaurant's brand image — cleanliness, music, lighting, table presentation, staff appearance, and overall atmosphere.
  • Manage the restaurant's social media presence and online reputation as needed.
  • Handle daily cash counts, register reconciliation, credit card batching, and bank deposits.
  • Manage FOH labor — hiring, scheduling, payroll tracking, and controlling labor costs.
  • Track FOH-related expenses (supplies, linens, serviceware, POS fees).
  • Communicate daily sales figures and any financial discrepancies to ownership.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary and potential bonus
  • Paid time off and sick days
  • Opportunity for advancement and growth
  • Solid culture and work environment
  • Chance to develop others

Requirements:

  • 2+ years managing FOH in a full-service restaurant.
  • Strong with numbers, POS systems, and cash handling.
  • Must lead by example on the floor — this is not a desk job.
  • Weekend and evening availability required.

 

JOB ID: 174637

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