Front Of House Manager- ATL

Socket.dev; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whitaker Group is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager to lead daily operations at our full-service restaurant in Atlanta, GA. This hands-on leadership role focuses on guest-first service, financials, and building a high-performing FOH team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of progressive FOH experience, a Bachelor’s in Business or Hospitality, and a ServSafe Manager Certification. You will oversee dining room, bar, and events, ensuring top-tier service and strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive FOH experience in full-service restaurants
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification (ANSI-accredited)
• Knowledge of P&L management and inventory systems
• Ability to collaborate with kitchen and BOH leadership
• Valid food handler/food manager permit for Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities

• Oversee all FOH operations across dining room, bar, and event spaces
• Partner with BOH leadership to ensure seamless service
• Own P&L reporting, labor management, and cost controls
• Lead inventory processes and vendor coordination
• Hire, train, schedule, and develop FOH team members
• Drive guest satisfaction and resolve escalated issues
• Execute private events and programmed experiences
• Uphold brand standards and company policies
• Maintain food safety compliance and health standards

Skills

FOH management

Team leadership

P&L awareness

Guest relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Hospitality

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

Food safety software

Job description

The Whitaker Group

About the role

The Whitaker Group is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager to lead daily operations at our full-service restaurant in Atlanta, GA. This is a hands-on leadership role for a hospitality professional who thrives in an elevated, guest-first environment and is equally comfortable managing financials as developing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all FOH operations across dining room, bar, and event spaces
• Partner closely with BOH leadership to ensure seamless, consistent service
• Own P&L reporting, labor management, and cost controls
• Lead inventory processes and vendor coordination
• Hire, train, schedule, and develop FOH team members
• Drive guest satisfaction and resolve escalated issues with professionalism
• Execute private events and programmed experiences (buyouts, tastings, special programming)
• Uphold brand standards and company policies across all touchpoints
• Maintain food safety compliance and ensure team adherence to health standards

Qualifications — required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality Management, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive FOH experience in full-service restaurants
• Demonstrated experience in a management or supervisory role
• Working knowledge of P&L management and inventory systems
• Proven ability to collaborate with kitchen and BOH leadership
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification (ANSI-accredited)
• Valid food handler / food manager permit required for Atlanta, GA