Front of House Manager Jobs in California

A Front of House Manager in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing all operations that involve direct customer service. They manage the reception, reservations, guest services, and coordinate with the back of house to ensure a seamless and positive guest experience. Their tasks may include staff management, training, scheduling, handling customer complaints and feedback, ensuring cleanliness and upkeep of public areas, managing inventory, and overseeing financial transactions. They are also responsible for ensuring the adherence to all hotel policies and procedures.

Key skills for a Front of House Manager include communication, conflict resolution, leadership, and customer service. A thorough understanding of the hospitality industry is also essential. They should also be proficient in various hotel management software. While there are no specific certifications required, a diploma or degree in hotel management or a similar field can be beneficial. Prior job roles that prepare someone for this position could include positions such as Front Desk Agent, Guest Services Representative, or Assistant Front of House Manager. These roles provide valuable experience in customer service, staff management, and hotel operations.

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Restaurant Executive Chef 4

  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 days ago

The Executive Chef will oversee the entire team, from kitchen staff to front-of-house, fostering an environment of excellence and customer advocacy, this position is a hands-on culinary role responsible...

Restaurant Manager Wanted at Akira in Aptos

  • Aptos, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Aptos, CA
  • 2 hours ago

RESTAURANT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Established in 2012, AKIRA has been a successful sushi restaurant in Santa Cruz County....

Cafe Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Join Our Team at Parfait Paris in Carmel Valley! Are you passionate about French Cuisine, Desserts and Croissants? If so, we want you to be a part of our vibrant team at Parfait Paris in Del Mar,...

Cafe Manager @ The Epicurean Trader

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 hours ago

The Epicurean Trader, San Franciscos premier gourmet food, wine, and spirits market, is seeking a talented Manager for their Cafe & Wine Bar at their new Castro location. We are looking for...

Restaurant Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Denny's is America's Diner, and our employees love feeding people! Not just the perfect breakfast or burger, but feeding the lives of our customers by giving them a place to share great...

Restaurant Manager

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Investigates andresolves food quality and service complaints. Communicates with guests and employees to solve problems and ensurescomplete guest satisfaction....

Part Time Customer Experience Manager

  • Camino, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Camino, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Store - S.DG-ENCINITAS, CADeliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Supervisor - Restaurant, Full Time - Newport Beach

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 17 hours ago

quality and presentation and ensure quality control Understanding of kitchen organization and inventory, ability to place all food and supply orders using established procedures Qualifications and...

Restaurant Manager

  • Oxnard, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

Restaurant Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 18 hours ago

operations....

Restaurant Supervisor

  • Union City, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Operations....

Restaurant Manager

  • Pomona, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Pomona, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Restaurant Managers Great employees deserve great benefits!...

Gyu-Kaku Downtown San Jose NOW HIRING Restaurant Manager!

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Qualifications & Skills: No Experience Required Minimum 1 year of working in hospitality industry / management experience preferred A profound knowledge of restaurant operations preferably...

Front Office Coordinator/Admin

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Front Office/Admin. Growth opportunities available within the company. Compensation: We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including medical, paid vacation and personal days....

Customer Service Manager

  • Yountville, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Yountville, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time Description Westamerica is among the largest commercial banks headquartered in California. We are looking for outstanding people to join on our winning team. We reached our...

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Salary for Front of House Manager Jobs in California

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

Front of House Managers in California 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 Front of House Managers in California
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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