Front of House Manager – Husk (Nashville, TN)
The Standard in Modern Southern Cuisine since 2013!
Nationally acclaimed Husk Restaurant is looking for a hospitality-driven Front of House Manager. Elevate your craft by delivering genuine Southern hospitality at its finest.
As part of The Neighborhood Dining Group (Husk, Marbled & Fin, Delaney Oyster House, Minero, The James), we’re committed to redefining what it means to cook—and lead—with purpose in Charleston.
What We Provide for YOU!:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Outstanding benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance?after 30 days
- 401(k) with employer match?(free money)
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)?that increases with tenure
- Paid parking?
- Employer paid therapy, coaching, and mental health resource (Modern Health)?
- Next-day pay access?
- Employee Perks & Discounts (Working Advantage)?
- Dining discounts, gym membership discounts, and more!
- Professional work environment
- Internal job board providing growth opportunities within the company
- Leadership development and a learning environment
- Quarterly profit-sharing program
About Us:
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Husk is more than a restaurant—it’s a celebration of the Southern table. With a bountiful onsite garden steps from our kitchen and strong relationships with local farmers and purveyors, we embrace the region’s heritage ingredients and transform them into dishes that are both deeply rooted in tradition and boldly modern. Husk is where history meets innovation, creating unforgettable dining experiences that reflect the true spirit of Nashville.
Who We're Looking For:
You are a proven leader who is passionate about hospitality and driven to inspire excellence within your team. You enjoy being on the floor, leading by example, and fostering a culture where enthusiasm, professionalism, and genuine care for guests shine through in every service.
This is a unique opportunity for a hospitality-focused leader to join a nationally recognized restaurant group that celebrates innovation, mentorship, and excellence in service.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations — from guest experience to financial performance.
- Foster a positive, high-performing team culture through coaching, feedback, and mentorship.
- Lead the hiring, training, and onboarding of new team members with a focus on hospitality and consistency.
- Maintain strong communication between front- and back-of-house to ensure seamless service.
- Uphold cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards across all shifts.
- Keep accurate records of service, staffing, maintenance needs, and daily performance in manager logs.
- Maintain a strong leadership presence by working a full rotation of opening, mid, and closing shifts.
What You'll Bring:
- Management experience in a full-service, professional restaurant environment
- A deep passion for hospitality and an in-depth knowledge of food, wine, spirits, and refined cocktails
- A hands-on, ownership-driven mentality with a strong work ethic
- An authentic, honest, and enthusiastic personality
- The ability to deliver once-in-a-lifetime guest experiences, support staff, and problem solve in real time
- Desire to grow and be developed as an individual, as well as the desire to develop others of all ages and skill levels
Ready to Lead with Passion?
If you’re a hospitality professional who thrives in a high-performance setting and wants to be part of a forward-thinking restaurant group, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career with Husk!
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical demands. Additionally, responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical demands of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties may be assigned.
The Neighborhood Dining Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Management experience in a full-service, professional restaurant environment
- In-depth knowledge of food, wine, spirits, and refined cocktails
- Experience hiring, training, onboarding, coaching, and mentoring front-of-house staff
- Ability to lead by example on the floor and work opening, mid, and closing shifts
- Strong customer service and real-time problem solving skills to deliver exceptional guest experiences
- Hands-on, ownership-driven work ethic and desire to grow and develop others
What We Do
The Neighborhood Dining Group (NDG) is a restaurant management company founded in 2001 by David Howard. Based in Charleston, SC, NDG oversees the development and daily operations of a portfolio of award-winning restaurants across the Southeast, including Husk, The James, Minero, and Delaney Oyster House, focusing on integrity, professional development, and delivering outstanding dining experiences.
