Front of House Restaurant Manager JN -032025-156955

Goodwin Recruiting; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a passionate Front of House Manager for an established casual dining restaurant in Swansea, Illinois. The ideal candidate will ensure excellent service through strong team leadership and operational excellence, all while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for guests. This opportunity comes with competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health care and paid time off.

Benefits

5-Day work weeks with 4-day options based on performance

Hourly rate boost for assistants

Performance-based bonus every period

Health Care - BC/BS coverage

Short & Long-Term Disability - Paid by the company

Life Insurance Policy - Paid by the company

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with match

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a FOH Manager in casual dining.
• Guest-first mentality with a passion for hospitality.
• Experience with POS systems and team management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor the FOH team.
• Manage guest relations and address concerns.
• Support daily operations and floor management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

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This is for Swansea, Illinois

We are an established casual dining restaurant group committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. We are looking for passionate and driven Front-of-House Managers to join our leadership team and play a key role in ensuring outstanding service, strong team performance, and smooth daily operations.

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This is for Swansea, Illinois

We are an established casual dining restaurant group committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. We are looking for passionate and driven Front-of-House Managers to join our leadership team and play a key role in ensuring outstanding service, strong team performance, and smooth daily operations.

Position Summary

As a FOH Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing guest service, team development, and operational excellence while upholding our brand’s high standards. You will be a hands-on leader, setting the tone for service, fostering a positive work culture, and driving guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor the FOH team, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service.
• Uphold company service standards while fostering a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• Manage guest relations, proactively addressing concerns to ensure satisfaction.
• Oversee staff scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Support daily operations, including floor management and ensuring service efficiency.
• Work closely with the BOH team to maintain smooth coordination between front and back of house.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room, bar, and entry areas.
• Assist with financial oversight, including labor management and cost controls.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate, tough-minded, problem solvers who thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years of experience as a FOH Manager in a casual dining environment.
• A guest-first mentality with a passion for hospitality.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire and develop teams.
• Experience with POS systems, scheduling, and team management tools.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  
  

Benefits

5-Day work weeks, with many on 4-day work weeks based on restaurant performance

• Hourly rate boost for assistants – up to $2.50 per hour based on KPI achievement
• Performance-based bonus paid every period (13 periods per year)
• Health Care – BC/BS coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability – Paid by the company
• 1x Life Insurance Policy – Paid by the company
• PTO:
• 2 weeks per year to start
• 3 weeks after 5 years
• 4 weeks after 10 years
• 401(k) with a 33% match, up to 3%
  
  

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 156955 #post

Kelly Buck

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, $50,000 - $68,000,

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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