Front of House Manager

Posted 20 Days Ago
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33308, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
In-Office
70K-75K Annually
Mid level
Food • Hospitality
The Role
Leads daily front-of-house restaurant operations, maintains hospitality and service standards, coaches and develops employees, supports hiring and scheduling, manages staffing and labor efficiency, resolves guest concerns, and partners with culinary and management teams. The role requires flexibility to provide leadership coverage across Kaluz locations in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Front of House Manager

Kaluz Restaurants | Broward & Palm Beach Counties, FL
Salary: $70,000–$75,000 annually

Kaluz Restaurants is seeking an experienced and polished Front of House Manager to join our leadership team. We are looking for a hospitality professional who brings maturity, strong leadership skills, and experience managing within an upscale or high-volume restaurant environment.

This position will have a designated home restaurant location; however, candidates must be comfortable with flexibility between our locations throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Depending on operational needs and the selected candidate’s experience, training may take place at one location before transitioning to another permanent location.

The ideal candidate is someone who leads by example, maintains high standards, builds strong relationships with employees and guests, and is comfortable stepping into a fast-paced operation with confidence.

Responsibilities
  • Lead daily Front of House operations while maintaining Kaluz service and hospitality standards.
  • Coach, develop, and hold FOH team members accountable for performance and service expectations.
  • Maintain a visible leadership presence on the restaurant floor.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and ongoing development of FOH employees.
  • Assist with managing labor, staffing levels, and operational efficiency.
  • Address guest concerns professionally and resolve issues with a hospitality-first approach.
  • Partner closely with the General Manager, culinary leadership, and other managers to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
  • Maintain standards related to cleanliness, organization, appearance, safety, and overall guest experience.
  • Support restaurant operations at another Kaluz location when business needs require additional leadership coverage.
  • Help foster a professional, accountable, and team-oriented workplace culture.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of restaurant management experience required, preferably within an upscale, polished casual, fine dining, or high-end restaurant concept.

  • Strong Front of House operational knowledge and guest-service skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop restaurant teams.

  • Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and a mature leadership approach.

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to remain composed and make effective decisions in a high-volume environment.

  • Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.

  • Must be willing and able to work between Kaluz locations in Broward and Palm Beach Counties when needed.

 Compensation

$70,000–$75,000 per year, based on experience.

About Kaluz

Kaluz Restaurant is known for delivering an elevated dining experience through exceptional hospitality, quality food, beautiful surroundings, and consistently high operating standards. We are looking for leaders who take pride in the details, genuinely enjoy developing people, and understand what it takes to create a memorable guest experience.

Kaluz Restaurant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of restaurant management experience
  • Experience in an upscale, polished casual, fine dining, or high-end restaurant concept
  • Strong front-of-house operational knowledge and guest-service skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop restaurant teams
  • Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and mature leadership approach
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to remain composed and make effective decisions in a high-volume environment
  • Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Willingness and ability to work between Kaluz locations in Broward and Palm Beach Counties
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The Company
137 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

ARKA Restaurant Group is a South Florida restaurant organization operating five restaurant locations, including Kaluz Restaurant and Max’s Grille. The group focuses on elevated dining experiences built around culinary excellence, quality food, sophisticated design, attentive service, teamwork, and memorable guest experiences for diners across South Florida. It emphasizes knowledgeable employees, operational consistency, and pride in detail as foundations of its hospitality model.

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