Front of House Manager

Front of House Manager

Wood fired restaurant & bar

Historic town in West Virginia

$55k plus relocation housing assistance and benefits

A well-established independently owned restaurant and bar is searching for a Front of House Manager. Now in its second decade the concept centers on wood-fired pizza smoked wings scratch-made salads and a full bar with local and regional craft beer and wine. A recent move into a larger custom-built space in a historic downtown added live music and expanded event capacity.

The restaurant draws a loyal local and visitor following built on food hospitality and atmosphere. Ownership is hands-on and looking for a Front of House Manager to lead the dining room and bar and set the standard for every guests visit.

What Youll Do

• Lead daily dining room and bar service running the floor during peak shifts
• Hire train and coach servers bartenders and hosts; set the tone for hospitality and culture
• Build front-of-house schedules and manage labor against sales
• Support the beverage program with the bar team including inventory and ordering
• Handle guest feedback in the moment and follow through on recovery
• Coordinate front-of-house execution for live music nights private events and seasonal programming
• Maintain service standards cleanliness and liquor licensing compliance
• Partner with the General Manager and ownership on guest experience and service standards

What Were Looking For

• 2 years in front-of-house leadership (FOH Manager Assistant Manager Bar Manager or senior shift lead) in a full-service restaurant with a bar program
• A confident floor presence and a steady hand during high-volume service
• Comfort with scheduling POS systems and basic cost control
• Working knowledge of craft beer and wine a plus
• ServSafe and alcohol service certification or willing to obtain
• Genuine interest in small-town living; candidates relocating from larger markets welcome

Why This Role

A beloved profitable restaurant with close ownership involvement in a community known for outdoor recreation arts and a strong sense of place. Relocation and housing assistance ease the move and the role offers a direct view into how a successful independent operates a strong step for a manager building toward a General Manager seat.

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