Front of House Restaurant Manager - Lakeside Tavern
Pay: $55,000-$70,000 per year - based on experience.
Why Join the Lakeside Tavern Team?
At Lakeside Tavern, you'll lead the front-of-house operations of one of Knoxville's premier dining destinations, known for exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and a loyal guest following. We don't just hire managers, we develop leaders. If you're looking for more than just a job, you'll find the support, resources, and advancement opportunities to build a lasting career with us!
- Competitive salary
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Work-life balance
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid training
- A supportive, non-corporate environment where you're trusted to lead without micromanagement
- Career growth opportunities with a company operating more than 38 restaurants, hotels, attractions, and retail locations
- A fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
Position Summary
The Front of House Restaurant Manager is responsible for leading all front-of-house operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, developing a strong service team, and maintaining high standards of hospitality, cleanliness, and operational excellence. This position works closely with the kitchen management team to ensure seamless service and overall restaurant success.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire the front-of-house team by setting the standard for hospitality and guest service.
- Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff.
- Ensure every guest receives prompt, friendly, and attentive service.
- Monitor dining room operations to maintain efficiency, service quality, and cleanliness.
- Coach employees on service standards and hold team members accountable for performance.
- Assist with scheduling, labor management, and staffing to meet business needs.
- Help achieve sales, labor, and profitability goals while managing controllable costs.
- Complete administrative responsibilities accurately and on time, including payroll, scheduling, deposits, daily reports, purchase orders, and employment documentation.
- Address guest concerns professionally and resolve issues quickly to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, health department regulations, alcohol service laws, and safety standards.
- Partner with the Back of House management team to deliver a seamless dining experience.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in casual, upscale casual, or fine dining restaurants preferred
- At least 2 years of front-of-house restaurant management experience.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
- Experience in a high-volume restaurant environment preferred.
- Open availability preferred, including the ability to work a flexible schedule - days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and leading a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
