
Front-of-House (FOH) Manager - Wrangler Kitchen
Job Description
Working Title
Front-of-House (FOH) Manager - Wrangler KitchenPosition Status
Part TimeDepartment
PresidentGeneral Summary
The Front-of-House (FOH) Manager oversees all dining room operations for the student-run restaurant within the Culinary Arts program, Wrangler Kitchen. The FOH Manager ensures high standards of service, hospitality, and professionalism while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-organized front-of-house environment. This position blends operational management with mentorship, supporting students.
Specific Position Duties
- Supervise, train, and mentor students in front-of-house roles including host, server, bussing, and barista.
- Reinforce classroom instruction by teaching best practices in customer service, POS systems, dining etiquette, and hospitality management.
- Collaborate with culinary faculty to align FOH operations with instructional goals and student learning outcomes.
- Provide students and part time employees with timely, constructive feedback to improve communication, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Oversee all FOH restaurant operations including reservations, table settings, guest flow, and coordination with kitchen staff.
- Ensure consistent, high-quality guest experiences aligned with industry standards and institutional expectations.
- Manage dining room setup, cleanliness, and ambiance, including decor, lighting, and music.
- Troubleshoot service issues in real-time and de-escalate guest concerns professionally
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and back-of-house team to ensure smooth kitchen to-table coordination.
- Communicate daily service plans, menu details, and any special instructions to the FOH student team.
- Assist in planning and executing special events, private functions, or catering services as needed.
- Participate in department meetings and contribute to ongoing improvement of restaurant operations.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant health and safety regulations, including local health codes and institutional policies.
- Monitor and support students in applying food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Maintain FOH equipment and coordinate maintenance or repairs as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- GED or High School diploma
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to mentor and lead students in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Working knowledge of POS systems, reservation software, and industry-standard service procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Posting Number
A01921PQuick Link for Internal Postings
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