FOH Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

The Front of House (FOH) Manager in the hospitality industry oversees all operations of the front-end services of a hotel, restaurant, or event center. Their responsibilities often include training and managing staff, maintaining high quality service, ensuring customer satisfaction, handling customer complaints, and coordinating with the Back of House (BOH) team. A FOH manager is also responsible for inventory management, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring financial targets are met. Their role is crucial in creating a welcoming and efficient environment for guests.

To excel as a FOH manager, an individual must possess strong leadership and communication skills, have excellent organizational abilities, and be customer-oriented. They should also have a solid understanding of the hospitality industry and be able to use various software used in the industry. A certification in hospitality management can be beneficial but is not always required. Prior experience in the hospitality industry is usually necessary, with roles such as a front desk agent, restaurant supervisor, or assistant manager often being stepping stones towards becoming a FOH Manager.

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KFC Shift Manager

  • Franklin Park, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Ability to develop your leadership skills and seek Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager opportunities....

Customer Experience Manager - Victoria's Secret - Oakbrook - Oakbrook,IL

  • Oak Brook, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (15 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

A Victoria’s Secret & Co Customer Experience Manager is a values-based leader who delivers exceptional customer and associate experiences to grow top line sales. This role reports to the Store...

Customer Service Manager, Control Center

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Customer Service Manager, Control Center Posting Start Date: 4/17/25 Location: Chicago O'Hare Intl Apt (ORD-TRML) Cities: Requisition ID: 78626 This job will continue to be posted until at least...

Restaurant Manager

  • Morton Grove, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Morton Grove, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

As a Restaurant Manager, you'll help oversee a multi-faceted high-volume full-service restaurant, with a retail component and Wine Club program....

Restaurant Manager

  • Rosemont, IL (13 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (13 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Ability to identify problems and be solution-oriented regarding service and restaurant operations....

Counsel/Senior Manager - Restaurant Development

  • Chicago, IL (2 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (2 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description McDonalds is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate...

Software Engineering Manager, Restaurant Tech

  • Chicago, IL (2 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (2 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description McDonalds growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape...

Restaurant Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

A Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/her team to deliver great and friendly guest experiences, operational excellence and for helping to build...

Front of House Manager

  • Highland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service & satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness...

Restaurant Manager

  • Tinley Park, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (24 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 2+ years of successful restaurant management experience Ability and willingness to work 50 hours a week (five 10-hour shifts) Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends as...

Small Business Customer Service Manager

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Introduction Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless...

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Customer Experience Manager

  • Arlington Heights, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Customer Experience Manager---Mount Prospect

  • Mount Prospect, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Front of House Manager / Service Leader

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Ability to identify problems and be solution-oriented in regarding service and restaurant operations....

Restaurant Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the restaurant....

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Salary for FOH Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

FOH Managers in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.9%
High School or GED
25.9%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.1%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by FOH Managers in Chicago, IL
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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