FOH Manager

Slows Bar BQ; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Performance-based bonus program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Slows Bar BQ is looking for experienced Front-of-House leaders for its Detroit and Ann Arbor locations. This role involves supporting the General Manager, overseeing operations, and ensuring high guest service standards. Ideal candidates will be hands-on leaders with experience in high-volume settings.

Responsibilities include managing daily operations, financial accountability, and team management. Benefits include competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Front-of-House operations and ensure service standards.
• Assist in managing P&L goals and drive beverage sales.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar teams for private events.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team management

Financial accountability

Health & safety compliance

Event coordination

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Slows Bar BQ is seeking experienced FOH leaders for our flagship Detroit restaurant and our new Ann Arbor location. This role is responsible for supporting the General Manager in the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring high standards of guest service, and maintaining profitability. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader capable of managing high-volume shifts while overseeing administrative duties including labor management, inventory, and staff training.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily Front‑of‑House operations, ensuring service standards are met and guest concerns are resolved promptly.
• Financial Accountability: Assist in managing P&L goals by controlling labor costs, monitoring COGS, and driving beverage sales.
• Team Management: Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of service staff. Conduct performance reviews and manage scheduling.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with all local health department regulations, safety standards, and alcohol service laws.
• Administrative Tasks: Manage opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and inventory reporting.
• Event Support: Coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to execute private events, catering orders, and seasonal activations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in high‑volume catering or off‑site event execution.
• Working knowledge of craft beer, spirits, and beverage program management.
• Proven track record of staff leadership and development.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance‑based bonus program.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality group.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of management experience in a high‑volume, full‑service restaurant environment.
• Toast POS fluency a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead a diverse team.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Slows Bar Bq opened in Corktown, Detroit's oldest neighborhood, in 2005. 20 years later Slows operates that original flagship location, Carryout & Catering restaurant Slows To Go in Detroit's Midtown, as well as Slows Bar Bq Ann Arbor and Slows Bar Bq Berkley. Slows also has a food truck and runs gameday stands inside Ford Field, Comerica Park, and Little Caesars Arena.