Front of House Manager

The Talent Shop; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical insurance

100% company-paid dental insurance

Vision benefits

Job summary

The Talent Shop seeks a Hospitality Manager to work alongside experienced restaurant leaders and learn how to run a successful service, support a team, and create memorable guest experiences. You’ll be hands-on throughout the restaurant and help manage reservations, seating, and nightly floor plans.

The ideal candidate is hospitality-focused, dependable, and a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• HOSPITALITY-focused and enjoys taking care of people.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Positive and team-oriented.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong communicator.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Interested in learning leadership and management skills.
• Willing to receive feedback and continue developing.
• Comfortable solving problems and helping others.
• Able to remain calm and professional during busy services.
• Previous management experience welcome but not required.
• A strong hospitality background and desire to grow.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, fun, and supportive culture.
• Welcome guests and provide warm, genuine hospitality.
• Assist with preparing the dining room for service.
• Help manage reservations, seating, and nightly floor plans.
• Support servers and other team members throughout service.
• Communicate between the front and back of house.
• Help lead pre-shift meetings and communicate important service information.
• Resolve guest concerns in a thoughtful and professional manner.
• Maintain restaurant service and hospitality standards.
• Assist with training and onboarding new employees.
• Help prepare training materials and service information.
• Support the General Manager and leadership team with daily restaurant operations.
• Step in wherever needed to help the team succeed.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Strong communicator

Team oriented

Leadership potential

Organized

Problem solving

Job description

The Opportunity

The Opportunity As a Hospitality Manager, you’ll work alongside experienced restaurant leaders while learning how to run a successful service, support a team, and create memorable guest experiences. You’ll be hands-on throughout the restaurant and will help:

• Create a positive, fun, and supportive culture
• Welcome guests and provide warm, genuine hospitality
• Assist with preparing the dining room for service
• Help manage reservations, seating, and nightly floor plans
• Support servers and other team members throughout service
• Communicate effectively between the front and back of house
• Help lead pre‑shift meetings and communicate important service information
• Resolve guest concerns in a thoughtful and professional manner
• Maintain restaurant service and hospitality standards
• Assist with training and onboarding new employees
• Help prepare training materials and service information
• Support the General Manager and leadership team with daily restaurant operations
• Step in wherever needed to help the team succeed

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate is:

• Hospitality-focused and naturally enjoys taking care of people
• Dependable and responsible
• Positive and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced restaurant environment
• A strong communicator
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Interested in learning leadership and management skills
• Willing to receive feedback and continue developing
• Comfortable solving problems and helping others
• Able to remain calm and professional during busy services
• Previous management experience is welcome but not required
• A strong hospitality background, great attitude, and desire to grow are more important

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $65,000–$80,000

• 100% company-paid medical insurance
• 100% company-paid dental insurance
• Vision benefits

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to build a career in restaurant leadership, not simply take another restaurant job. You’ll join a team that believes great restaurants are built through great hospitality, communication, teamwork, teaching, and having fun while doing the work.