Front of House Manager

About Us:

At Jewel of the South, we take pride in offering a unique dining and bar room experience. We seek out exceptional products to deliver unparalleled meals and are committed to providing our patrons with world-class experiences. Our ever-evolving menu features a wide range of caviars, whole vegetables, and diverse animal proteins. In consistently ranked in the 1-50 list for both Worlds 50 Best Bars and North America 50 Best Bars. in 2024 Jewel of the South won a James Beard for Outstanding Bar Program

Position Overview:

As the Front of House Manager, you will lead and manage our service team to uphold our commitment to gracious hospitality, respect, and top-tier service. Your responsibilities include maintaining open lines of communication, creating a positive work environment, and actively contributing to the development of our team. You will ensure that all ATC laws, health standards, and federal and state regulations are met, and manage financial results to stay within department budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the service team during shifts as well as set an example of impeccable service.

Provide positive and constructive feedback to the team and actively recruit top-tier talent.

Execute training programs for hourly employees and focus on self-improvement and professional growth.

Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and standards.

Manage department budgets and inventory effectively.

Handle cash management, check registers, cash outs, and deposits.

Operate tools such as Open Table, Triple Seat, Smart Tab, Margin Edge

Qualifications:

3+ years of restaurant management experience with at least 6 years of general restaurant experience. Cocktail bar experience required.

Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.

Exceptional relationship-building abilities.

Energetic and committed to delivering world-class service.

Work Schedule: Full-time position, 5 days per week, approximately 45-55 hours per week, weekends and evenings required.

Benefits:

• Fully paid health insurance
• Dental/vision insurance
• 3 weeks PTO
• Weekly pay
• Annual restaurant closures
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Subsidized parking
• WeHelpNola partnership

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume. A cover letter is required. Please send to [email protected]