Front of House Manager

La Vida Hospitality; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & vacation

Health insurance

Wellness resources

Travel opportunities

Team events

Job summary

La Vida Hospitality Group is seeking a Front of House Manager for Crooked Hammock Brewery. Lead daily restaurant operations, inspire high service standards, and coach the team to deliver exceptional hospitality.

You will model top-tier guest service on every interaction and drive efficiencies across service areas. Key responsibilities include overseeing all restaurant operations, maintaining standards, managing payroll and budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in foodservice or hospitality management.
• College degree in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent preferred.
• Combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative.
• Proficient in restaurant functions: food planning, sanitation, purchasing, security, records, reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant areas and guest service decisions.
• Adhere to standards to increase sales and minimize costs; manage food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and ServSafe guidelines; maintain professional image and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Staff coaching

Operations management

POS proficiency

Education

Hospitality degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Front of House Manager at Crooked Hammock Brewery is responsible for managing the daily operations of our restaurant, overseeing the guest’s experience, assisting with all aspects of service, and being a leader on the floor. The FOH Manager will inspire and motivate the team to achieve their goals and will set an example for our employees by modeling top‑notch hospitality and guest service during every interaction with every guest. Must Enjoy the Ride!

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and inspire the team and be an effective coach by elevating the team for growth and assisting them in reaching their goals
• Uphold core values and code of ethics in our Team development plan; Reinforce How We Roll throughout the hiring, onboarding, training, coaching and evaluating for growth process
• Conduct orientation, explain the Hammock philosophy, and oversee the training of new employees
• Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining personnel, as appropriate, with oversight from General Manager, and in accordance with company policies, rules, and procedures
• Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews
• Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed, when and as needed, and labor cost objectives are met
• Ensure team members have the right tools, knowledge & equipment required to do their jobs effectively
• Provide direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues
• Identify and delegate responsibilities to team members to ensure objectives are met and excellent service is consistently achieved
• Provide strong presence in local community & high level of community involvement by restaurant & staff
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in the industry; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Live the brand and be a brand ambassador, making the best decisions in the interest of the company at all times

Operations

• Oversee all areas of the restaurant; make final decisions on matters of importance to guest service
• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs
• Responsible for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness & maintenance of kitchen & dining areas
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, & ordinances
• Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service and uphold all ServSafe guidelines
• Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
• Ensure positive guest service in all areas; respond to complaints, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests
• Ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests and company assets
• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents; complete accident reports promptly in the event that a guest or employee is injured
• Manage shifts which include: daily decision making, scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness
• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience required
• College degree is preferred. Degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable
• A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative
• Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• ServSafe certified preferred
• Flexibility of schedule to assume responsibilities as needed, ability to balance personal & professional life
• Must work nights and weekends
• Professional appearance, punctual, reliable
• Hospitality soul with guest friendly demeanor
• Exhibit a sense of urgency and be able to work in very fast paced environment
• Advanced written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Well organized
• Advanced leadership qualities and a desire to improve
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, word processing, spreadsheet, internet, POS
• Frequently walk and occasionally bend over, twist, kneel, climb, stoop, and crouch
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds as well as climbing up and down stairs quite frequently during shifts

Hours & Pay

This position starts at $55,000/year based on experience with benefits and awesome employee perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!

• Benefits for our salaried team - PTO & vacation, health insurance, & wellness resources
• Unlimited growth potential
• Travel opportunities
• Team events & outings like our recent ski trip to the Poconos
• Local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding & kayaking discounts
• Employee appreciation events & seasonal parties
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship
• Food, beverage & retail discounts
• and tons more! We're firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us, so if that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today!