Front of the House Manager – Lead the Guest Experience
At Legal Sea Foods, delivering exceptional hospitality is what we do best. From the moment guests walk through our doors, our team creates memorable dining experiences rooted in quality, consistency, and genuine service.
We’re looking for a Manager who is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to lead and inspire a high-performing team.
Why This Role is Exciting
This is more than a management role—it’s an opportunity to shape the guest experience and lead a team that brings our brand to life every day. You’ll play a key role in driving service excellence, developing talent, and ensuring smooth restaurant operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily front of house operations to ensure an exceptional guest experience
- Coach, develop, and inspire service teams including servers, bartenders, and hosts
- Maintain high standards of service, cleanliness, and operational execution
- Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and a hospitality-first mindset
- Partner with culinary leadership to ensure seamless FOH/BOH collaboration
- Support scheduling, staffing, and labor management
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, or strong Supervisor ready to grow
- A passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest service
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Ability to stay composed and lead effectively in a high-volume environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
What We Offer
We invest in our teams because great hospitality starts with great people.
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company commitment
- Wellness programs, including fitness and healthcare incentives
- Clear paths for growth and advancement (over 50% of our managers are promoted from within)
Legal Sea Foods participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.
Skills Required
- Experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, or strong Supervisor ready to grow
- Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest service
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Ability to stay composed and lead effectively in a high-volume environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
What We Do
Legal Sea Foods is an American casual-dining seafood restaurant chain primarily located in the Northeastern United States. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is committed to providing high-quality, fresh seafood. With over 25 locations along the East Coast and a nationwide online shop, they are renowned for signature items like their award-winning New England Clam Chowder and iconic lobster rolls.
