Waterfront Restaurant Front of House Manager
Recruiting Partner: Samantha McDermott
New Bedford, Massachusetts | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $70,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 175356
Job Summary
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We are seeking a high-energy Front of House Manager for a high-volume, restaurant and bar-driven entertainment venue. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone passionate about great food, hospitality, team development, and delivering standout guest experiences.
Benefits and 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 in a high-volume, entertainment-driven venue
- Exposure to restaurant, bar, nightlife, and event operations
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Minimum 2+ years of management experience in a high-volume restaurant, preferably $5 million+ in annual sales
- Strong bar operations experience, nightlife, entertainment venue, or multi-outlet experience preferred
- 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 in dining rooms, bars, kitchens, cooler areas, and event spaces
Must Haves:
- Maintain a strong floor presence during peak service, events, and high-volume shifts
- Support bar flow, responsible alcohol service, and timely guest service across multiple outlets
- Handle guest concerns quickly and professionally while protecting the overall guest experience
- Coordinate with culinary, bar leadership, and senior management to execute daily service and special events
- Monitor staffing levels, labor usage, cleanliness, organization, and service energy throughout the venue
- Coach FOH team members in real time to improve performance, hospitality, and consistency
Preferred Background & Skills:
- Experience in a restaurant and bar-driven entertainment venue
- Background in nightlife, events, or high-energy hospitality environments
- Strong sales-focused leadership style
- Ability to stay calm, confident, and solutions-oriented under pressure
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Professional appearance and polished communication style
- Dependable, accountable, and committed to continuous development
JOB ID: 175356
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