Front of house manager

Crawford's; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Growth opportunity

Staff meals/discounts

Performance-based growth opportunities

Job summary

A new restaurant concept in Sioux Falls is seeking a Front of House Manager. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of FOH management experience in high-volume settings. This role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to foster a positive team culture. Offering competitive pay, growth opportunities, and staff meals. Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of FOH management experience, preferably in a high-volume setting.
• Strong communication abilities and conflict-resolution skills.
• Organized and reliable leader comfortable working nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily FOH operations including service flow and guest experience.
• Train and develop staff, ensuring high standards of hospitality.
• Monitor sidework and service readiness for smooth operations.
• Ensure smooth communication between FOH and BOH to keep service tight
• Handle guest recovery with confidence and care
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and shift execution
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training systems
• Monitor sidework, opening/closing procedures, and service readiness
• Help drive sales through upselling, feature knowledge, and team motivation

Skills

Leadership skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Service steps knowledge

Cocktails/beer/wine knowledge

Job description

Overview

NOW HIRING: Front of House Manager — Sioux Falls, SD

Full-Time | Nights/Weekends Required

We’re opening the doors to a new concept and looking for a Front of House Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-first environment. This role is perfect for a leader who can run a polished floor, build a strong team culture, and deliver consistent hospitality every single shift.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily FOH operations including service flow, reservations, and guest experience
• Train, coach, and develop servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff
• Maintain high standards for hospitality, professionalism, and cleanliness
• Ensure smooth communication between FOH and BOH to keep service tight
• Handle guest recovery with confidence and care
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and shift execution
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training systems
• Monitor sidework, opening/closing procedures, and service readiness
• Help drive sales through upselling, feature knowledge, and team motivation

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of FOH management experience (high-volume preferred)
• Strong leadership skills with a calm, solution-focused mindset
• Ability to hold standards while building a positive team culture
• Great communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Strong understanding of service steps, cocktails/beer/wine knowledge a plus
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable leading from the floor
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and peak business periods

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Growth opportunity with a new concept from day one
• A leadership team that values standards, teamwork, and hospitality
• Staff meals/discounts (if applicable)
• Performance-based growth opportunities