Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $47,000.00 - $72,800.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a dynamic and fast-paced hospitality company known for its exceptional front-of-house operations within its dining and bar services. This company places a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality guest experiences through dedicated service teams that include dining room staff, bartenders, hosts, and support personnel. Specializing in creating memorable dining experiences, the company is committed to maintaining brand-specific hospitality standards and fostering a polished, professional atmosphere for guests. As a leader in the hospitality industry, the company invests heavily in team development, customer relationship building, and operational excellence to ensure long-term success in a competitive market.

The Service Manager role at this establishment is a critical position focused on leading front-of-house operations during shifts and ensuring the smooth execution of hospitality services. This is a hands-on managerial role, requiring the manager to balance direct guest engagement with team coaching and shift-level operational oversight. Key responsibilities include managing flow across the dining room, bar, host stand, and support areas while setting the tone for service urgency and professionalism. The Service Manager is responsible for supervising a diverse team of servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff and supporting them through real-time coaching, training, and enforcement of attendance and conduct standards.

In addition to team leadership, the Service Manager plays a significant role in sales and labor management by monitoring staffing levels, controlling labor costs, and driving check averages and beverage sales through targeted coaching and execution. The role also involves overseeing bar operations by ensuring responsible alcohol service and maintaining bar cleanliness and organization. Safety and compliance form an essential part of the role, with a focus on enforcing sanitation, health, workplace safety standards, and legal alcohol service requirements. Administrative duties include manager logs, incident documentation, communication with kitchen and bar management, and participation in operational planning and staffing recommendations.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated, guest-focused leader with the ability to thrive in a high-volume hospitality environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, exceptional communication, and a passion for creating outstanding guest experiences that promote repeat business. The Service Manager will be instrumental in upholding the company’s reputation for excellence, operational efficiency, and workplace safety, all while supporting an engaged and accountable front-of-house team.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • minimum 3 years of experience in front-of-house hospitality roles
  • prior supervisory or managerial experience
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • knowledge of food and beverage operations
  • ability to handle high-volume, fast-paced work environment
  • capacity to resolve guest issues promptly
  • willingness to enforce compliance with safety and sanitation standards
  • basic computer skills for administrative tasks

Job Qualifications

  • experience leading front-of-house teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams effectively
  • knowledge of hospitality standards and guest service best practices
  • ability to coach, train, and develop team members
  • familiarity with labor management and sales tracking
  • understanding of health, safety, and alcohol service regulations
  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • prior supervisory or management experience in restaurant or bar setting preferred
  • ability to maintain a polished, professional appearance and demeanor

Job Duties

  • Lead front-of-house shifts from pre-shift through close
  • set the tone for service, urgency, and professionalism on the floor
  • direct FOH flow across host stand, dining room, bar, and support stations
  • monitor wait times, seating rotations, table turns, and service pacing
  • ensure opening, mid-shift, and closing sidework/checklists are completed
  • maintain floor visibility during peak periods and high-volume service windows
  • model and enforce hospitality standards consistent with each concept's brand
  • visit tables, engage guests, and build repeat-business relationships
  • handle guest concerns, service failures, and recovery situations promptly
  • empower staff to solve issues appropriately while escalating when needed
  • maintain a polished atmosphere, including music, lighting, cleanliness, and presentation standards
  • supervise servers, bartenders, hosts, food runners, bussers, and support staff
  • lead pre-shift meetings with service focus, features, and operational priorities
  • coach in real time on service steps, salesmanship, menu knowledge, and professionalism
  • support onboarding and training of new FOH team members
  • reinforce standards for attendance, appearance, uniform compliance, and conduct
  • document and communicate performance issues to senior leadership per company process
  • monitor shift staffing levels and deploy labor based on business volume
  • support productivity and labor-cost control without sacrificing service quality
  • track and manage comps, voids, discounts, and guest recovery spend
  • drive check averages and beverage sales through coaching and feature execution
  • assist with daily sales awareness and shift-level performance reporting
  • coordinate with BOH leadership to maintain ticket flow, pacing, and guest satisfaction
  • support bar operations, guest flow, and bartender performance
  • reinforce responsible alcohol service, ID checks, and intoxication prevention protocols
  • monitor bar cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards
  • communicate low-stock or product-quality issues to bar/management leadership
  • enforce sanitation, health, and workplace safety standards in FOH areas
  • ensure compliance with alcohol service laws and company policies
  • maintain incident awareness and complete reports accurately and promptly
  • support facility readiness by identifying maintenance and cleanliness issues and following through
  • complete manager logs, shift notes, comps/voids review, and incident documentation
  • communicate effectively with kitchen, bar, and fellow managers during shift transitions
  • participate in manager meetings, training sessions, and operational planning
  • support scheduling input, staffing recommendations, and team development planning as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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