Assistant Manager

Legacy Ventures; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Ventures Restaurants in Crystal River, FL is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead front-of-house operations across multiple concepts, ensuring service excellence, adherence to recipes, standards, and procedures, and a guest-first hospitality experience.

You’ll train and mentor a high-performing team, manage reservations and events, coordinate with culinary leadership, uphold health and safety, and foster a positive, accountable culture where every shift is a shared performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume restaurant leadership.
• Strong leadership, communication, and guest engagement skills.
• Passion for hospitality, service excellence, and team development.
• Experience with POS and scheduling systems.
• Hands-on leadership style with floor presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily front-of-house operations across multiple concepts.
• Champion exceptional guest service standards and memorable dining experiences.
• Oversee floor operations, ensure proper staffing and kitchen coordination.
• Train, mentor, and inspire a high-performing service team.
• Manage reservations, guest flow, and events with professionalism.
• Uphold health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Foster a positive, accountable, team-driven culture.

Skills

Front-of-house leadership

Guest engagement

Team development

Communication

Organizational skills

People leadership

Tools

Symphony POS

Toast POS

Micros POS

Aloha POS

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Crystal River - Crystal River, FL 34429, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, Company Summary:Maya Developers, owners of many well-established properties in the Florida market has partnered with Legacy Ventures Restaurants to manage multiple food and beverage outlets in the Crystal River, Florida market. We are looking for Assistant Managers. Come join this team that fosters cross functional empathy, teamwork, is supportive and respectful and treats every shift like a shared performance rather than a solo grind. We love our current team but are always searching for the next star of the shift.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the daily operations of the front of house, and provides professional leadership and direction to all personnel. The Assistant Manager will provide insight into the Company culture through established policies and procedures. This position is responsible for maintaining service quality while promoting consistency and excellence by using the established recipes, service standards and procedures.

As Front of House Manager, you’ll be the face of our hospitality experience—leading service operations, developing your team, and ensuring every guest leaves with a lasting impression.

You will:

• Lead daily front-of-house operations across multiple concepts, including Main Dining Room, Bar, Tiki Bar, and Banquets
• Champion exceptional guest service standards and create memorable dining experiences
• Oversee floor operations, ensuring smooth service flow, proper staffing levels, and strong communication with the kitchen
• Train, mentor, and inspire a high-performing service team, including servers, hosts, and support staff
• Manage reservations, guest flow, and special events with professionalism and attention to detail
• Resolve guest concerns with confidence, empathy, and urgency
• Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless FOH/BOH collaboration
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and ambiance throughout all guest-facing areas
• Monitor and manage labor, scheduling, and operational efficiency
• Uphold company policies, service standards, and compliance with health and safety regulations
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-driven culture

Qualifications: What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a high-volume restaurant or multi-concept front-of-house leadership role
• Strong leadership, communication, and guest engagement skills
• Passion for hospitality, service excellence, and team development
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience withe POS and scheduling systems (Symphony, Toast, Micros, Aloha, or similar preferred)
• Knowledge of service standards, food & beverage operations, and guest relations
• Hands-on leadership style—you lead from the floor, not the office

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (majority of shift)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs as needed

Your Career Path

At Legacy, we don’t just fill roles—we build careers.

We actively invest in leaders who demonstrate:

• Strong judgment and decision-making
• Initiative and forward-thinking mindset
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• High energy and a results-driven approach
• The ability to lead confidently while building strong teams

High performers will find meaningful opportunities for advancement as we continue to grow and evolve.

Our Commitment to You

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities for all.

We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any kind and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of responsibilities. Team members may be asked to take on additional duties as needed.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.

Employment is at-will.