Front of House Manager

Laser Wolf is an Israeli shipudiya or “skewer house” located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, led by the award-winning team behind Zahav. We are hiring a fired-up manager to be a part of the Laser Wolf team. This person will join a management team whose mission is to create a safe and caring environment for the staff, so that they can extend that care to our guests.

A Laser Wolf Manager is expected to:

• Work closely with the other FOH manager and the kitchen managers to oversee service, train staff, communicate with the kitchen team, and handle administrative tasks.  The ideal candidate is willing to learn, has a strong sense of hospitality, and enjoys interacting with people and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead by example at all times - knowledge of menus, professionalism with guests and staff, making decisions based on what is best for our guests and our restaurant, etc.
• Touch all tables and guests to ensure 100% guest satisfaction and rectify any negative impressions.
• Ensure standards for product quality and service are maintained at all times.
• Monitor and manage P&L to maximize long term profitability of the restaurant.
• Work with management team, corporate team and ownership to develop, implement and execute restaurant priorities.
• Help to hire, train, develop and appraise staff effectively.  Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.  Consult with human resources as appropriate.
• Submit nightly shift notes on service, sales, negative impressions, anything needing to be repaired, etc.
• Ensure restaurant is at or above CooknSolo standards in terms of cleanliness; report any facilities repairs as needed.
• Take inventory of dry goods and place PJP orders weekly.
• Follow the Manager Opening/Closing task list depending on which shift you are scheduled for that day.

The right candidate is exceedingly dependable, puts forth a great attitude, is looking to both learn and grow every day, and is committed to the tight team.  Candidates must have an open schedule. Please reply with a resume and a paragraph about yourself.

This full-time position is eligible to enroll in subsidized health insurance, vision and dental insurance, a wellness program, transportation and parking benefits; and receives considerable dining discounts at company-owned concepts, paid sick leave and two weeks of paid vacation. After one year of service, they may enter the company 401(k) plan. 

Laser Wolf is co-owned by chef Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook of CookNSolo restaurants, who combined are five-time James Beard Award winners.  The distinctive CookNSolo restaurants are: Zahav, Dizengoff, Goldie, K’Far, Jaffa Bar, and Lilah Events all in Philadelphia.