Front of House Manager
Genna Benna's
- Brandon, MS
- $36,000-45,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
A Genna Benna's Front of the House manager ensures the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably while maintaining their reputation and character. They must coordinate a variety of activities, whatever the size or type of the outlet. Managers are responsible for the business performance of Genna Benna's, as well as maintaining high standards of food, service, health and safety. They are expected to work as a management team with the Kitchen Manager, General Manager and District Manager to assure the best possible overall guest experience with particular emphasis on building a highly professional, efficient and motivated front of the house staff. The bartenders, servers, hostesses and server assistants report to this position.Front of House Managers report to the General ManagerStaffing and Training
- interview and hire prospective new employees in accordance with Genna Benna's hiring policy and procedures
- Take charge of training new FOH employees and maintain/update/expand the training manual
- Review employee performance at least 3 months after hire and annually thereafter
- Recommend disciplinary action, including write-ups, and recommend termination where necessary
- Prepare FOH (bartender, server, hostess and server assistant) weekly schedules in compliance with the budgeted hourly limits given by the General Manager and/or District Manager,
- Recommend policy changes and effectively communicate all FOH policy and operating matters to staff. Assure compliance with labor laws and company policy.
- The FOH manager is expected to be present and active on the floor during business hours.
- Maintain high guest relations and deal with any guest complaints as they arise
- Visit every guests table at some point during the dining experience
- Ensure that all employees adhere to Genna Benna's uniform standard
- Confirm that the restaurant is "ready for revenue" before each shift
- Verify that all opening and closing duties are performed before and after each shift
- Assign server sections, hold pre-shift meetings and assure that specials for the weekend are understood and wild cards are printed
- Be prepared to back up all positions (server, bartender, hostess and server assistant) during every shift
- Maintain open communication with all BOH and FOH staff
- Analyze labor needs as shift progresses and make adjustments accordingly
- Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, health and safety
- Check stock levels of important items before each shift. Let the General Manager know when supplies need to be ordered
- Prepare cash drawers and providing petty cash and change as required
- Help in any area of the restaurant when circumstances dictate
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Course work in Restaurant Management or a Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Must be at least 21 years of ageExperience:
- 2 plus years prior restaurant experience is required
- Must have a Valid Driver's License
- Knowledge of Labor Laws, Health Codes, Safe Food Handling and Sanitation, Safety and Security systems and procedures
- Must be able to communicate clearly and understand the English language
- Outgoing personality, positive attitude and strong oral communication skills.
- Positive interpersonal skills required.
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, service procedures and function.
- Proficient in computer operations including point of sale, word, excel & outlook
- Good people management skills, communication and listening skills. Must be flexible and adaptable to any and all change made by Owners and/or District Managers
- Able to take direction from Owners and District Managers
- Demonstrate time management and organizational skills
- Must be internally motivated and detail oriented and have a passion for teaching others
- Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance
- Honesty and Integrity
- Close and distance vision
- Must be able to speak and hear
- Identify and distinguish colors
- Frequent walking with some standing at times
- Will walk for long periods of time, possibly extended distances
- Standing for extended periods of time (sometimes up to 8 hours)
- Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs
- Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs
- Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly
- A minimum of 50 hours must be worked each week
- May be indoor or outdoor setting depending on outlet
- Varied weather conditions are expected
- Will work near moving or mechanical parts
- May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles.
- Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates
- Professional business attire is always expected
- Male FOH managers must wear a clean professional dress shirt which must be tucked in
- Clean black or dark colored pants with a belt (no jeans)
- Clean non slip black or brown shoes (all shoes must be closed toed and closed heeled)
- All female managers are expected to wear a professional shirt with sleeves
- Jewelry must be kept to a minimum
- Fingernails must be clean, less than ¼ with no nail polish
- Male managers are not allowed to wear earrings
- Facial piercings are prohibited
- Men must keep facial hair well groomed and trimmed
- Gum chewing is prohibited while on duty