Front of house team lead

GUN BARREL CITY WINGS LLC; Gun Barrel City (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Gun Barrel City is seeking a Front of House Lead to oversee daily operations and ensure excellent service. This position involves leading the front-of-house team, handling guest concerns, and performing serving duties as needed. The ideal candidate will have previous restaurant experience with strong leadership and communication skills. This role is critical for maintaining a positive dining environment and achieving restaurant goals related to service and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required.
• Serving experience preferred.
• Ability to stay organized and professional in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and ensure every guest has a positive experience.
• Lead by example in following the full steps of service.
• Support and guide servers and cashiers during shifts.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Customer service focus

Job description

Overview

Front of House (FOH) Lead – Wings Over USA

The Front of House Lead is responsible for supporting daily restaurant operations by leading the front-of-house team and ensuring excellent guest service. This position works a combination of serving shifts, cashier shifts, and leadership shifts, stepping in to oversee operations when the Store Manager is not present. The FOH Lead sets the standard for professionalism, hospitality, teamwork, and efficiency while helping maintain smooth restaurant operations.

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Position Summary

The FOH Lead acts as a key support role for management by helping guide the front-of-house team, maintaining service standards, and ensuring guests receive a great experience. When the Store Manager is not present, the FOH Lead helps oversee the shift, address guest concerns, and keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Guest Service & Hospitality: Provide outstanding customer service and ensure every guest has a positive experience
• Guest Service & Hospitality: Lead by example in following the full steps of service
• Guest Service & Hospitality: Handle guest concerns professionally and resolve issues quickly
• Guest Service & Hospitality: Maintain a welcoming and professional dining environment
• Front of House Leadership: Support and guide servers and cashiers during shifts
• Front of House Leadership: Maintain professionalism, teamwork, and communication among staff
• Front of House Leadership: Help ensure proper pacing and flow during busy service periods
• Front of House Leadership: Assist with training new front-of-house employees
• Shift Management: Help oversee front-of-house operations during shifts when the Store Manager is not present
• Shift Management: Ensure staff are completing assigned duties and side work
• Shift Management: Assist with maintaining service standards, cleanliness, and organization
• Shift Management: Communicate operational issues or guest concerns to management
• Serving & Cashier Responsibilities: Work scheduled shifts as both a server and cashier depending on business needs
• Serving & Cashier Responsibilities: Accurately take orders and process transactions
• Serving & Cashier Responsibilities: Deliver food and beverages efficiently and professionally
• Serving & Cashier Responsibilities: Maintain accuracy with orders and payments
• Sales & Performance: Encourage upselling of appetizers, drinks, and specials
• Sales & Performance: Promote positive guest experiences that lead to strong reviews and repeat business
• Sales & Performance: Support restaurant goals related to service, hospitality, and sales

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required
• Serving experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to stay organized and professional in a fast-paced environment
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and team support

Key Expectations

• Professional appearance and behavior at all times
• Reliability and strong work ethic
• Leadership by example
• Commitment to excellent guest service and teamwork