Front of House Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated, upbeat, and hands-on Front of House Manager to lead our daily guest experience and support overall shop operations. This role is perfect for someone who loves people, embraces responsibility, and enjoys coaching and developing a team. You will work closely with ownership and leadership to ensure exceptional hospitality, smooth operations, and a positive workplace culture while helping drive sales and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example to deliver exceptional customer service every day.
- Create a welcoming environment that reflects our values and community spirit.
- Manage daily front-of-house operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Act as the primary contact for guest concerns, catering inquiries, and special orders.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation throughout the shop.
- Ensure all food safety, health, and sanitation standards are followed.
- Monitor daily sales, cash handling, and POS transactions.
- Train, coach, and mentor team members to deliver outstanding hospitality.
- Foster a positive, supportive, and accountable team culture.
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and ensure duties are completed.
- Support scheduling and labor management efforts.
- Provide constructive feedback and recognition to team members.
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, and receiving deliveries.
- Conduct inventory counts and maintain accurate records.
- Support the rollout of promotions, seasonal offerings, and new products.
- Help communicate company initiatives and updates to the team.
- Support general maintenance and coordination of store repairs when needed.
Requirements
- 2+ years of restaurant, café, bakery, or hospitality leadership experience.
- Strong customer service and team leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Experience with POS systems and cash handling.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
We're especially excited about candidates who are:
- Naturally positive, enthusiastic, and people-focused.
- Passionate about hospitality and community engagement.
- Dependable and accountable, with strong follow-through.
- Comfortable coaching others and building high-performing teams.
- Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture mindset.
- Team players who lead with empathy, emotional intelligence, and respect.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Growth opportunities within a growing local business
- Employee discounts
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on guests, team members, and the local community
About Us
At our neighborhood bagel shop, we believe that great food is only part of what makes a guest's day special. We bring a little love, comfort, and compassion into our work every step of the way. We work diligently with a commitment to quality, take ownership of our actions, and hold ourselves accountable to our word. We face challenges head-on, set high standards, and pour our hearts into everything we do.
Our ideal candidate is someone who greets challenges with a smile, jumps in wherever needed, and inspires others through positivity and work ethic. You believe great hospitality starts with genuine human connection and understand that every guest interaction is an opportunity to make someone's day better.