FOH Manager

Coma Coffee Roasters; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth within restaurant group

Tex-Mex concept focused on fresh food

Job summary

La Viva Tex-Mex is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager to lead daily dining room operations, build a strong FOH team, and ensure every guest has an exceptional experience.

The role partners with General Manager and kitchen leadership to maintain service excellence, strong communication, and high standards across the guest journey. Nights, weekends, and holidays are a part of this leadership position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years restaurant leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of restaurant service and floor management.
• Experience managing teams in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to stay calm and organized during busy service periods.
• Strong guest recovery and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff
• Coach team members during service to maintain hospitality standards
• Assist with training and development of FOH staff
• Foster a positive, professional, team-oriented environment
• Oversee staffing, shift execution, and floor coverage
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room and bar
• Ensure food and beverage service meets company standards
• Maintain strong communication between FOH and kitchen teams
• Support leadership in achieving restaurant goals and performance standards

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Floor management

Team management

Calm under pressure

Communication

Leadership

Job description

At La Viva Tex-Mex, hospitality comes first.

We’re looking for an experienced Front of House Manager who can lead the dining room, develop the team, and ensure every guest has an exceptional experience.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment, enjoys being on the floor with the team, and understands that great restaurants are built on great service.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, strong leadership, and creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Front of House Manager is responsible for overseeing daily front-of-house operations, including service execution, team leadership, guest satisfaction, and maintaining high service standards.

This role works closely with the General Manager and kitchen leadership to ensure smooth service, strong communication, and a consistent guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and support servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff
• Coach team members during service to maintain strong hospitality standards
• Assist with training and development of FOH staff
• Foster a positive, professional, team-oriented environment

Guest Experience

• Ensure every guest receives outstanding service
• Address guest concerns quickly and professionally
• Monitor the dining room flow and overall guest experience
• Create an energetic, welcoming atmosphere for guests

Operations

• Manage daily FOH operations during service
• Oversee staffing, shift execution, and floor coverage
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room and bar
• Ensure food and beverage service meets company standards

Communication

• Maintain strong communication between FOH and kitchen teams
• Support leadership in achieving restaurant goals and performance standards
• Assist with shift meetings and operational updates

Qualifications

• 2+ years restaurant leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of restaurant service and floor management
• Experience managing teams in a high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to stay calm and organized during busy service periods
• Strong guest recovery and problem-solving skills

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A hands-on leader who enjoys running the floor
• Passionate about hospitality and guest experience
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• A team player who supports both FOH and BOH operations
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays

Why Join La Viva Tex-Mex

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to grow within our restaurant group
• A vibrant Tex-Mex concept focused on fresh food and great hospitality
• A team culture built on support, leadership, and pride in our work

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about hospitality and leadership, we’d love to meet you.