{"id":12209,"date":"2025-06-24T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/front-of-house-manager-general-manager-assistant-general-manager-assistant\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T00:24:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T00:24:17","slug":"front-of-house-manager-general-manager-assistant-general-manager-assistant","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=12209","title":{"rendered":"Front of House Manager \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            General Manager \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Assistant General Manager \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Assistant Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>Guest Experience Management<\/p>\n<p>\tGreet and interact with guests, ensuring they have a memorable and positive dining experience.<br \/>\n\tAddress guest concerns and complaints promptly, professionally, and effectively, striving for complete guest satisfaction.<br \/>\n\tMonitor and maintain a clean, organized, and inviting dining area to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.<br \/>\n\tDrive brand identity and awareness, ensuring staff act as brand ambassadors who promote the restaurant\u2019s values.<\/p>\n<p>Staff Management<\/p>\n<p>\tRecruit, hire, and train Front of House (FOH) staff, including hosts, servers, bartenders, and bussers.<br \/>\n\tManage staff schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage during peak and off-peak hours while handling time-off requests.<br \/>\n\tConduct regular meetings and training sessions to improve service quality and keep the team informed about new menu items, promotions, and standards.<br \/>\n\tEvaluate employee performance, providing feedback, coaching, and creating development opportunities to enhance team skills.<\/p>\n<p>Operational Oversight<\/p>\n<p>\tOversee day-to-day restaurant operations, including opening and closing 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FOH procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and elevate the overall dining experience.<\/p>\n<p>Marketing and Promotions<\/p>\n<p>\tCommunicate and implement brand marketing initiatives to the team, ensuring smooth execution of promotional strategies and seasonal campaigns.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate on strategies to attract new customers and retain existing patrons, ensuring brand visibility and loyalty.<\/p>\n<p>Communication and Collaboration<\/p>\n<p>\tFoster seamless communication between the FOH and kitchen teams, ensuring operational alignment and a cohesive service experience.<br \/>\n\tAct as a key liaison between management and FOH staff, ensuring that restaurant policies, goals, and expectations are consistently communicated and followed.<br \/>\n\tAddress and resolve conflicts between staff or with guests promptly, maintaining a professional, solution-focused approach.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications:<\/p>\n<p>\tProven experience as a\u00a0Front of House Manager\u00a0or in a 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