Front of House Manager (Salary Negotiable + Bonus Structure)

Gilt Bar, a part of Hogsalt, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Full Time Front Of House Manager (Salary Negotiable Bonus Structure) to join our team!

Our ideal candidate is passionate about upholding Hogsalt’s values of harmony, accountability, and resilience.  Successful Hogsalt leaders are enthusiastic about providing genuine hospitality to guests, and actively contribute to a collaborative and positive workplace culture.

We offer a full suite of benefits, including partially subsidized medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) program, commuter benefits, dining discounts and rewards, and vested paid time off!

Experience & Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 3 years working in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant. 
• At least 1 year of experience in a management position.
• Ability to identify problems and be solution-oriented in regarding service and restaurant operations.
• Must have open availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; schedule subject to modification and/or approval by the Service Director or Vice President of Service & Operations. 
• Must be able to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Lead service on the floor, acting as the primary presence for guest engagement, team support, and overall  problem resolution;
• Manage up to 5  shifts a week; a mix of opening and closing shifts will be expected, including holidays. The average workweek is approximately 50 hours a week. 
• Set the tone for hospitality modeling warm, anticipatory service and coaching the team in real time;
• Manage pacing, flow, and table turns to maintain both guest satisfaction and restaurant goals;
• Maintain & progress all areas of service in the restaurant;
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed, including recruiting, hiring and training, 6-month employee reviews, progressive discipline, and any other employee documentation;
• Monitor dining room cleanliness, ambience, and readiness across all dayparts;
• Communicate professionally and confidently with guests, employees, and leadership.
• Maintain relationships with regular guests and assist with their needs;
• Complete general administrative tasks including opening and closing duties, processing refunds, and maintaining restaurant facilities and supplies;
• Help track labor, comps/voids, and other controllable costs with accuracy and integrity;
• Support revenue strategies through upselling training, menu knowledge, and service pacing;
• Assist with all training for front-of-house staff, including updating training materials and maintaining ongoing development for team members;
• Communicate cross-departmental updates, issues, and wins proactively and consistently;
• Participate in weekly leadership meetings and contribute solution-focused insights;
• Collaborate with the culinary, beverage, and fellow service leaders to run an efficient & cohesive restaurant;
• Provide consistent coaching and support for all hourly employees, and possess the ability to fill into any FOH hourly position;
• Schedule subject to modification or approval by the General Manager or Service Director.

Hogsalt is not your typical restaurant group.  Guests know us for transportive spaces and sumptuous fare, but what we are most proud of is the generosity we extend to our teams.  Our service team reimagines hospitality with energy and a sense of fun.  Our culinary team makes classic dishes so expertly that you'll remember why they became classics.  No matter which of our 20 restaurants you visit, you'll see we're an organization that makes people — our guests and ourselves — happy.

Ready to join our team?  

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