Front of House Manager: Guest Experience & Bar Leadership

Jalapeno Tree; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Employee Retirement Plan

Bonus and competitive salary structure

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jalapeño Tree is seeking a Front of House Manager to lead day-to-day restaurant operations with a strong emphasis on guest service, bar performance, cleanliness, and staff leadership.

You will oversee scheduling, training, and service execution; coach FOH team members; manage bar costs; ensure health and safety standards; and drive performance through shift leadership. This is a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment that rewards excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as an FOH Manager or successful Assistant Manager in a full-service restaurant.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage FOH operations, scheduling, and bar service.
• Skilled in coaching, development, and performance feedback.
• Proficient in POS systems and restaurant software (e.g., Aloha, Microsoft Office, Compeat).
• Strong organizational, time management, and guest satisfaction focus.
• Able to uphold a clean, professional, inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling, training, guest interaction, product quality, and service execution.
• Coach FOH team members and manage bar and beverage cost controls.
• Maintain health and safety standards and drive performance through shift leadership.
• All managers complete initial training in Tyler, TX before transitioning to their assigned store.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling

Bar management

Coaching

Guest service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant software

Microsoft Office

Compeat

Aloha

Job description

Jalapeño Tree is seeking a Front of House Manager to lead day-to-day restaurant operations with a strong emphasis on guest service, bar performance, cleanliness, and staff leadership.

You will oversee scheduling, training, and service execution; coach FOH team members; manage bar costs; ensure health and safety standards; and drive performance through shift leadership. This is a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment that rewards excellence.