Front of House Manager- Corporate Dining (Boston, MA)

Restaurant Associates is a premier dining and event catering company renowned for serving some of the nation’s most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations. As part of Compass Group USA, one of the world's largest and most prestigious foodservice companies, Restaurant Associates has established itself as an industry leader with a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional food and service experiences. The company has earned notable recognition, including Glassdoor's Employee Choice Award for Best Places to Work, reflecting its strong corporate culture that values employees and fosters growth and professional development. The workplace environment at Restaurant Associates exemplifies a perfect blend of innovation and tradition, seamlessly integrating high culinary standards with outstanding customer service, making it an ideal employer within the foodservice industry.

The Front of House Manager position for the Corporate Dining program in Boston, MA, offers an excellent opportunity for a hospitality-driven professional who thrives in high-end dining environments. This role carries a salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 per year and requires a polished, guest-focused leader to oversee Bain Capital’s corporate dining operations. The position is a hands-on role emphasizing elevated hospitality, dining room presentation, and team leadership, where 60% of the time is dedicated to managing the dining room and 40% to pantry operations. It involves dynamic leadership in a fast-paced setting, delivering white-glove service tailored to an upscale clientele.

The ideal candidate will maintain high service standards associated with fine dining or luxury hospitality environments and will be responsible for supervising and coaching front-of-house associates to ensure a seamless guest experience. Key responsibilities include greeting guests, managing dining room flow and presentation, addressing service issues promptly with a personal touch, and supporting pantry operations. The manager will also handle basic financial tasks like invoice entry, maintain food safety standards, and offer regional support during account renovations, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

This role is perfectly suited for someone who enjoys a visible leadership style, engaging directly with guests and team members, and thrives on creating an exceptional dining atmosphere. The position also demands a strong understanding of food service operations, cash handling, and basic computer literacy, with preferences given to candidates holding ServSafe or Department of Health Certification. A bachelor's degree is preferred, alongside 1-3+ years of front-of-house leadership experience in upscale casual dining, fine dining, luxury hotels, or corporate dining contexts. Flexibility to support regional needs and manage scheduling requirements is essential.

Joining Restaurant Associates means becoming part of a company that not only prioritizes service excellence but also invests heavily in its employees through comprehensive benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, paid and holiday time off, health and wellness programs, commuter benefits, employee assistance, and more. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and accommodates candidates requiring reasonable accommodations. Overall, this position offers a rewarding career path for a driven hospitality professional eager to lead with distinction within the corporate dining sector.