Restaurant Front of House Manager

Boqueria Restaurant Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

Discounted meals

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Boqueria Restaurant Group in Washington, DC seeks a dynamic Front of House Manager to lead service excellence and foster a positive work culture. You will partner with the General Manager to meet financial targets and ensure daily service readiness.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, extensive F&B knowledge, proficiency with systems like OpenTable and Toast, and a hands-on approach to coaching staff while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and guest-service orientation.
• Ability to coach and develop a high-performing FOH team.
• Proficiency with restaurant tech stacks (POS, reservations, inventory).
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Lead Front of House operations and guest experience.
• Assist General Manager to achieve financial targets.
• Oversee daily service readiness and health/safety inspections (DOH).
• Coach staff to deliver consistent hospitality and service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Food & beverage knowledge

Organizational skills

Proactive coaching

18+ years old

Tools

OpenTable

Toast

Restaurant 365

Dolce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you someone who loves providing exceptional hospitality to both your guests and your staff? Are you a natural leader with a coach's mentality? Do you have a talent for creating regulars? Do you sweat the details and take ownership of your work?

Boqueria® Restaurant 1837 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036

At Boqueria, we're in the business of taking care of people--and this ethos begins with our employees. We are currently seeking an energetic Front of House. This position is perfect for you if you have a dynamic floor presence, excellent leadership skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine interest in others.

As a Front of House Manager at Boqueria, you will be the right hand to our General Manager, providing guests with the best possible experience and creating a positive work culture by personally exemplifying our core values. You will also be responsible for assisting the General Manager to ensure that the restaurant meets or exceeds its financial targets and overseeing the restaurant's preparedness for daily service and DOH inspection readiness.

What We're Looking For

• Desire and motivation to work with a lot of energy and positivity
• Excellent food and beverage knowledge
• Sufficiently technically savvy to become proficient with key systems and IT infrastructure (OpenTable, Toast, Restaurant 365, Dolce)
• Food Handler's Certification from the Department of Health
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead
• Understand and support managing financial implications of operational decisions
• A good sense of humor
• Must be at least 18 years old

What We Offer Our Team

• Work with great people who love hospitality
• Competitive salary based on experience paid weekly
• Flexible scheduling
• Full- and part-time availability
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options
• Paid time off and Discounted Meals
• A strong company culture with high standards
• Be part of growing an upscale restaurant group

Who is Boqueria®?

Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 7 locations spread throughout NYC, DC, and Chicago, and an 8th to open in Nashville in January 2022. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria".

At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.

How We're Committed To Your Safety

Your health and wellbeing are always our top priority. Boqueria® has partnered with Zedic® to guide our managers and team in managing COVID-19 risks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.