Front of House Manager

The Friendly Toast; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours sick time

80 hours Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k plan with Employer Match

Flexible Schedule

Referral Program

Two paid holidays

Job summary

The Friendly Toast in Burlington, VT is seeking a proactive Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a dynamic team in a high-energy, all-day brunch environment.

You will hire, train, schedule staff, manage inventory, and ensure top-tier guest service while upholding safety standards and a welcoming, inclusive culture for guests and team members alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management and supervising staff.
• Proven customer service excellence and positive workplace culture.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and inventory management.
• Passion for scratch-made food and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily restaurant operations, including managing staff and ensuring high-quality customer service.
• Hiring, training, and scheduling employees to ensure adequate coverage and optimal team performance.
• Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with the executive chef to develop and maintain a diverse, scratch-made menu that exceeds guest expectations.
• Providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all guests and team members.
• Evaluating employee performance, providing feedback, and implementing performance improvement plans as necessary.

Skills

Staff management

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Multitasking

Job description

Description

The Friendly Toast is a unique “all day brunch and bar” restaurant with an eclectic, scratch-made menu. We pride ourselves on our safe and healthy workplace and our "come as you are" mentality. We believe in fun and flare, as much as we believe in passion and progress.

The Friendly Toast is seeking engaging, motivated, and solution-oriented individuals who are eager to oversee daily restaurant operations and embrace leadership responsibilities. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where team members are valued and have ample opportunities for growth and advancement. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are looking to elevate your career with a dynamic team, we invite you to join us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing daily restaurant operations, including managing staff and ensuring high-quality customer service
• Hiring, training, and scheduling employees to ensure adequate coverage and optimal team performance
• Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Collaborating with the executive chef to develop and maintain a diverse, scratch-made menu that exceeds guest expectations
• Providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all guests and team members
• Evaluating employee performance, providing feedback, and implementing performance improvement plans as necessary

Qualifications:

• Experience in restaurant management, including experience in hiring, training, and supervising employees
• Proven track record of providing exceptional customer service and fostering a positive workplace culture
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience managing inventory and ordering supplies
• Passion for scratch‑made food and commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all guests and team members

Working Conditions

• Hours may vary as managers must fill in for his/her employees or if emergencies arise.
• Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level, including delivery when needed.
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment as well as operating phones, computers, printers, and other office equipment.

Toast Perks

• 40 hours of sick time each year
• 80 hours Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other supplementary benefits
• 401k plan options with Employer Match
• Flexible Schedule
• Referral Program
• Two paid holidays a year (Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day)

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position requires a background check before hire.

The Friendly Toast is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.