Front of House Manager

Woodside-Kc; Westwood (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodside is seeking a hands-on Front of House Manager to lead and develop the FOH leadership team across Earthbar, Indoor Bar, Pool Bar and Snack Bar. You will drive service flow, staffing, and adherence to Woodside’s hospitality standards.

You will collaborate with the Director of Food + Drink and Executive Chef to deliver an exceptional member experience and financial performance across all outlets.

Qualifications

• Polished, refined hospitality skills and luxury service understanding.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relations with members, guests and staff.
• Ability to coach, develop and motivate supervisors and frontline employees.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day FOH operations across Earthbar, Indoor Bar, Pool Bar and Snack Bar.
• Oversees staffing, service flow and opening/closing procedures.
• Ensures consistency of Woodside’s service and hospitality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Communication

Coaching

Time management

Operational excellence

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Restaurant management software

Job description

Summary DescriptionUnder the direction of the Director of Food + Drink, the Front of House Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and execution of all Front of House operations at Woodside, including Earthbar, Indoor Bar, Pool Bar and Snack Bar. The FOH Manager leads and develops the Front of House leadership team, oversees staffing and operational performance and ensures consistent execution of Woodside’s service, beverage and hospitality standards. As a highly visible, hands-on leader, the FOH Manager works closely with the Director of Food + Drink, Executive Chef and department Supervisors to deliver operational excellence, achieve financial objectives and provide an exceptional member experience across all Food + Drink outlets.Duties / ResponsibilitiesFront of House OperationsManages the day-to-day Front of House operations across Earthbar, Indoor Bar, Pool Bar and Snack Bar, overseeing outlet readiness, service flow, opening and closing procedures and overall operational execution through the Earthbar, Bar and Pool Deck SupervisorsMaintains a highly visible, hands-on presence throughout Food + Drink operations, particularly during peak service periods, supporting the leadership team and employees and ensuring an exceptional member experienceEnsures all Front of House outlets are appropriately staffed and positioned to meet business volume, seasonal demand and service expectationsPartners closely with the Executive Chef and Kitchen leadership to ensure effective communication and coordination between Front and Back of House operationsOversees the operational execution of Food + Drink components for club events and functions, including staffing, service flow, setup and breakdown and coordination with other departmentsEstablishes and maintains standards for cleanliness, organization, stocking, safety and presentation across all Front of House outlets and ensures supervisors have processes in place to verify consistent executionIdentifies operational challenges and implements timely solutions to maintain service continuity, quality and adherence to established department proceduresBeverage ProgramManages the day-to-day execution of Woodside's beverage program across all applicable Food + Drink outlets, ensuring consistency, quality and adherence to standards established by the Director of Food + DrinkPartners with the Director of Food + Drink on the development and implementation of seasonal beverage menus, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic offerings, promotions and new product introductionsMaintains strong working knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, cocktail craft and current beverage trends and applies that knowledge to continually elevate the member experienceOversees beverage preparation and service standards, including recipe adherence, portion control, presentation, speed of service and product qualityWorks closely with the Earthbar and Bar Supervisors to ensure bartenders and service employees are properly trained on beverage knowledge, recipes, suggestive selling and refined service standardsOversees responsible alcohol service practices and ensures employees are appropriately trained and compliant with applicable laws, regulations and club policiesOversees beverage inventory and controls, including product levels, rotation, waste and inventory counts, and implements appropriate controls to minimize product loss and protect inventory integrityMaintains productive supplier relationships, coordinates product needs and deliveries and resolves service or product issues as necessaryLeadership & Team DevelopmentDirectly manages, coaches and develops the Earthbar, Bar and Pool Deck Supervisors, establishing clear expectations and holding each leader accountable for the performance, engagement and development of their respective teamsPartners with supervisors to develop staffing plans and schedules that align labor resources with business volume, seasonal demand, service expectations and established labor targets, while ensuring effective management of daily staffing, attendance, call-offs and shift coverageLeads recruiting, selection and onboarding efforts for Front of House employees in partnership with supervisors and Human Resources, with particular focus on seasonal staffing needsEnsures consistent training and ongoing development across Front of House operations, including hospitality and service standards, beverage knowledge, responsible alcohol service, POS procedures, safety and applicable health standardsConducts performance evaluations for direct reports and ensures supervisors consistently provide ongoing coaching, recognition, performance feedback and appropriate corrective action to their teamsConducts regular meetings with the Front of House leadership team to communicate priorities, review operational performance, reinforce service standards and identify opportunities for improvementMember ServiceDelivers exceptional hospitality by consistently reinforcing Woodside's service standards, monitoring service execution and providing real-time coaching to supervisors and employees when opportunities for improvement are identifiedMaintains a highly visible presence throughout Food + Drink outlets, building relationships with members and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance their experienceResponds to member questions, concerns and service issues with professionalism, urgency and sound judgment, ensuring appropriate service recovery and follow-upEnsures Front of House teams are knowledgeable about current menus, promotions, events and club offerings so they can confidently communicate with and assist membersRegularly communicates member feedback and service trends to the Director of Food + Drink and recommends operational improvements when appropriateAdministrative & FinancialManages Front of House labor and operating expenses within established budgetary guidelines, monitoring performance and working with supervisors to adjust staffing and deployment based on business volume, seasonal demand and financial objectivesManages beverage cost of goods sold (COGS), including pour costs, product usage, waste and other controllable expenses, identifying and addressing variances from established targetsOversees ordering, purchasing and inventory controls within established guidelines, ensuring accuracy, appropriate inventory levels, proper product storage and rotation and timely reportingEnsures appropriate controls are maintained across Front of House operations, including POS accuracy, discounts, voids, cash handling and product loss, and routinely reviews activity to identify and correct discrepanciesReviews Front of House financial and operational performance with the Director of Food + Drink and develops action plans to address identified opportunitiesEnsures accurate and timely completion of payroll, timekeeping and employee documentation in partnership with supervisors and Human Resources and ensures Front of House operations comply with applicable health, safety, alcohol service and regulatory requirementsCoordinates with Facilities and other support departments to address equipment, maintenance, technology and operational needs affecting Front of House operationsParticipates and fulfills all requirements set forth in the Continuing Education Curriculum (Woodside University) ProgramEvaluates and disciplines personnel where appropriate; maintains a working knowledge of Woodside policies regarding handling of staff and related issues; works to administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and proceduresComplies with Club’s employee handbook manual, departmental policies and procedures and with all applicable federal and state employment lawsCompletes all other duties as directed/assignedJob StandardsAny combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying.Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:Skills:Polished, refined hospitality skills with a strong understanding of luxury service standards and a commitment to delivering an exceptional member experienceExcellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate effectively with members, guests, employees and Club leadershipStrong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and motivate both Supervisors and frontline employeesExceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, seasonal environmentStrong judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve member and employee concerns with professionalism, poise and discretionAbility to work independently, take initiative and make sound operational decisions while maintaining alignment with the Director of Food + DrinkStrong working knowledge of wine, spirits, beer and cocktail craft, with the ability to train and develop employees to refined beverage and service standardsAbility to effectively lead and engage both permanent and seasonal teams through significant fluctuations in staffing and business volumeProficiency with Microsoft Office, point-of-sale (POS) systems, restaurant management software and other applicable business technologyKnowledge:Strong knowledge of Front of House and beverage operations within a private club, luxury resort, hotel or similarly high-end hospitality environmentCurrent knowledge of local and national beverage trends, bar service practices and evolving member preferencesComprehensive knowledge of alcoholic beverage service, responsible alcohol practices and applicable health, safety and regulatory requirementsDeep understanding of refined, high-touch hospitality and service standards appropriate for a luxury private club environmentStrong knowledge of Front of House operational best practices, including service flow, staffing, beverage execution, inventory controls and POS proceduresLicenses/Certifications:Valid Driver’s License - or reliable transportation to and from work and on occasion miscellaneous work-related trips of short durationWSET’s, Cicerone Certification or any other applicable certificationCompliant with all health and safety regulations as governed by the State of Kansas, Johnson County and the City of WestwoodSpecial Requirements:Regular and predictable attendance is requiredAccess to personnel and financial data and ability to keep information confidentialFlexible and changing working hours – must be available per business needs including evenings and weekendsExtended hours (beyond 45) required during high season (May - September) - generally schedule will vary as needed, particularly for special events, promotions, etc.Ability to consistently move throughout the facilityAbility to move 20 pounds on a regular basis, up to 50 pounds on occasionVisual acuity for computer workAbility to type on keyboard up to 20% of timeAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in written formAbility to reach, bend, stoop, etc.Working Conditions:Ability to move about the property occasionally which includes movement between buildings and around pool area in extreme hot (or cold) weather conditionsHazards may include, but are not limited to, minor cuts, slipping and tripping