Restaurant Manager / FOH

Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar is a vibrant dining establishment known for its passionate commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality and quality food and beverages. As a part of Elev8 Hospitality Group, it fosters a culture where the people behind the scenes are as integral to the guest experience as the food itself. The restaurant prides itself on creating memorable dining experiences that turn guests into loyal fans through epic hospitality, authentic Mexican flavors, and an engaging atmosphere. This full-service restaurant is not only a leader in the local food and beverage scene but also a great workplace that values growth, teamwork, and continual development.

The Front of House (FOH) Manager role at Moctezuma's is a critical leadership position reporting directly to the General Manager. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes both guest satisfaction and efficient restaurant operations. The FOH Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering the brand promise by ensuring that the guest experience is always exceptional while maintaining smooth and sustainable operations. This position requires a capable and ambitious individual who is motivated to progress within the hospitality management field. The FOH Manager is responsible for coaching and developing the front-of-house team, ensuring compliance with food safety and safety standards, managing financial aspects such as sales growth and cost control, and upholding the Moctezuma's brand image.

This role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $25.17 to $26.22, equating to an annual salary between $72,000 and $75,000, along with the potential for a quarterly profit share bonus of up to 10% of the annual salary. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and includes paid meal breaks with mandatory overtime hours per week. Candidates will need to be available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, with long workdays averaging 10 hours, and a 5-day workweek structure with two consecutive days off. The FOH Manager will also have the opportunity to work across multiple locations when needed, supporting the team and ensuring consistency in guest experience.

The role is dynamic, requiring a high degree of motivation, excellent communication skills, a professional and energetic demeanor, and the capability to handle the fast-paced environment of a busy restaurant. The FOH Manager must successfully recruit, hire, and train staff aligned with the company’s core values, execute scheduling, manage inventory and cash control, and foster a positive workplace atmosphere. The successful candidate will also ensure compliance with local and state regulations including required food and alcohol certifications. Additional benefits include medical insurance with dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, a generous monthly house account balance applicable at all group restaurants, employee discounts, paid sick leave, and PTO which increases with tenure. There is also an opportunity for tuition reimbursement for English or Spanish language classes, supporting continuous personal and professional development at Moctezuma's.