What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front of House Manager position at Choke Canyon BBQ?
Front of House Manager
Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q – Schulenburg, TX
Position Type
- Full-Time
- Competitive Pay
- Performance-Based Wage Increase Upon Completion of Training
Position Overview
Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q is looking for a motivated and professional Front of House Manager to help lead our dining room team. We are seeking someone with excellent leadership and customer service skills who can create a welcoming atmosphere while ensuring the restaurant operates efficiently every day.
This position will begin at our standard training pay while you learn our systems, service standards, and daily operations. Upon successful completion of training and demonstration of leadership ability, your hourly wage will increase.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing or supervising a restaurant front of house
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent customer service experience
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with scheduling and employee coaching preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 30–40 pounds when needed
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise all front-of-house operations
- Ensure every guest is greeted immediately with a friendly attitude
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience from arrival to departure
- Train, coach, and develop front-of-house employees
- Monitor employee performance and maintain service standards
- Ensure dining room, beverage stations, bathrooms, and customer areas remain clean and fully stocked
- Assist with scheduling and daily staffing needs
- Handle guest concerns professionally and resolve issues quickly
- Ensure all employees follow food safety, sanitation, and company policies
- Monitor opening, running, and closing duties
- Assist with inventory of front-of-house supplies
- Work closely with kitchen management to ensure smooth communication between front and back of house
- Lead by example with professionalism, urgency, and accountability
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who understands that hospitality is more than taking orders—it's about creating an experience that keeps guests coming back.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and enjoys leading a team. They should be able to motivate employees, solve problems under pressure, and maintain a positive atmosphere while holding the team accountable to Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q's standards.
Benefits
- Full-time position
- Opportunity for advancement
- Pay increase after successful completion of training
- Leadership role with room to grow
- Work alongside an experienced management team
- Help build and grow one of the area's premier BBQ restaurants from the ground up
If you have restaurant leadership experience, enjoy serving people, and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a locally owned restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid training
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- TABC AND FOOD HANDLERS (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18