FOH Manager (Seasonal Restaurant manager)

Spago Beverly Hills | Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group An Icon of Culinary Excellence Spago Beverly Hills is not simply a restaurant—it is a global benchmark for fine dining, innovation, and enduring excellence. Founded by Wolfgang Puck, Spago has helped define modern California cuisine while setting the standard for gracious, sophisticated hospitality. We are seeking a Seasonal FOH Manager to join our leadership team and help deliver an exceptional guest experience during a high-volume seasonal period. This is an opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to step into one of the country’s most celebrated dining rooms and operate at the highest level of fine dining, service, and hospitality excellence. The Opportunity The Seasonal FOH Manager will play an integral role in leading daily front-of-house operations, supporting the management team, and ensuring every guest experience reflects the standards synonymous with Spago. The ideal candidate is a polished, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and understands that Michelin-level hospitality is defined by consistency, precision, anticipation, genuine warmth, and attention to every detail. This individual will be highly visible on the floor, confidently leading service while supporting the team, anticipating guest needs, and maintaining seamless communication between the front and back of house. The Role As a Seasonal FOH Manager, You Will Lead and support front-of-house operations during serviceMaintain a highly visible and engaged presence on the floorEnsure service is executed with precision, timing, warmth, and discretionAnticipate guest needs and proactively address opportunities throughout the dining experienceCoach and support service staff in real time, leading by exampleUphold Spago’s standards for hospitality, presentation, professionalism, and service excellencePartner closely with culinary, beverage, and restaurant leadership to create a seamless guest experienceHandle guest feedback and service recovery with poise, professionalism, and sound judgmentSupport opening, closing, side work, and daily operational proceduresMonitor dining room flow, pacing, reservations, and table managementAssist with training, pre-shift meetings, and ongoing team developmentMaintain a strong understanding of food, wine, beverage, and fine dining serviceEnsure compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and operational procedures Leadership & Culture The right leader will be an active presence within the restaurant—someone who can inspire a team through both confidence and example. You Will Help Foster a Culture Of Exceptional hospitalityAttention to detailAccountability and professionalismContinuous learning and developmentTeamwork and collaborationPride in delivering an extraordinary guest experience What We're Looking For Minimum 3 years of front-of-house management experience in a high-end or fine dining restaurantExperience in a Michelin-starred, Michelin-recognized, Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond, or similarly elevated hospitality environment strongly preferredProven ability to lead a team in a high-volume, high-expectation dining environmentStrong understanding of sophisticated fine dining service and guest engagementExceptional communication, organization, and interpersonal skillsPolished and professional presence with the ability to remain composed under pressureStrong knowledge of food, wine, and beverage serviceDemonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop service professionalsStrong judgment and the ability to handle guest concerns with discretion and professionalismA genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiencesEvening, weekend, and holiday availability required Why Spago Join one of the most iconic names in American fine diningWork alongside highly respected culinary and hospitality professionalsGain experience within a sophisticated, high-performance fine dining environmentBe part of a culture committed to continuous learning and excellenceOpportunity to build relationships and experience within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group What We Offer Competitive hourly rate / seasonal compensationEmployee dining discounts across Wolfgang Puck restaurantsOpportunity to gain high-level fine dining leadership experienceProfessional development and career growth opportunities within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group Seasonal Position (Oct 2026 - Feb 2027) | Spago Beverly Hills Potential for permanent placement based on performance and business needs This is an ideal opportunity for an accomplished hospitality professional seeking a seasonal leadership position within one of the country's most respected fine dining environments. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, twist at the neck and trunk, bend at the waist and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, reach overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Employees will use hands to handle objects and tools, and operate service equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40-pound objects. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may use vision to monitor food quality and quantity and may also order supplies, etc. Work Conditions: *May require evening and weekend hours. While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works in an indoor front of restaurant and kitchen environment with exposure to heat from ovens, hot foods and steamers and cleaning chemicals, fumes, equipment, and metal objects. You will usually be based indoors, splitting your time between the front of the restaurant and the kitchen. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud dependent on specific work site and/or equipment operation. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group is committed to creating exceptional culinary experiences while building restaurants where talented hospitality professionals can grow, lead, and build meaningful careers. We believe in developing our people, recognizing great work, and creating opportunities for continued professional growth within our organization. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be asked to perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law