Front of House Manager Jobs in Columbia, SC

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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Customer Experience Manager

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 hour ago

Position Purpose: Customer Experience Managers (CXM) are members of the store leadership team that oversees execution of store standards across the entire store, including customer service,...

Customer Service Manager - Fully Remote Position

  • Eastover, SC (18 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Eastover, SC (18 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago

100% Remote. Incredible Growth Opportunities. World Class Mentors and Leaderships Teams. AO wants YOU to join the team. AO is looking for overachievers that pride themselves on developing...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 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...

Restaurant Manager

  • Columbia, SC (6 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (6 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago

WHAT YOULL 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...

Restaurant Manager - Columbia, SC

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago

Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations....

Front Office Coordinator

  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago

Basic duties include answering phone, take messages, file, type basic correspondence. Must be able to multi-task and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment Must be able to handle multiple phone...

Shift Manager

  • Columbia, SC
  • 27 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 27 days ago

HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERYDAY Building sales and profits by promoting Guest satisfaction and managing restaurant operations Escalating any concerns or recommendations with the restaurant, employees...

Client Services Manager - Water/Wastewater

  • Columbia, SC
  • 29 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 29 days ago

Ardurra is looking to hire an experienced Water/Wastewater Client Service Manager to join our team in either our Columbia or Greenville, SC office. Our innovative water and wastewater engineers...

Front Office Coordinator

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Company Overview: SENTA Partners is a rapidly growing management services company focused on providing best-in-class support to ENT and Allergy practices across the Southeast United States. With...

Restaurant Manager (Two Notch)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a Restaurant Manager to oversee both Front of House and Back of House operations and be responsible for making sure that Legendary Food and Legendary Service are adhered...

Shift Manager

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

We're glad you're here. You may know us as the brand with Roast Beef and Curly Fries - but we are also crafting incredible career opportunities. You're in the right place if you're here for:...

Restaurant Manager - Trainee

  • Cayce, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cayce, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian...

Front Office Coordinator - FLOAT

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Front Office Coordinator - FLOAT 2.7 2.7 out of 5 stars Columbia, SC 29203 Company Overview: SENTA Partners is a rapidly growing management services company focused on providing best-in-class...

Sonic Shift Manager (Crew Leader)

  • Chapin, SC (20 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chapin, SC (20 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Client Services Manager

  • Columbia, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 45+ days ago

BC is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to drive our sales strategy in the vibrant South Carolina market for water and wastewater engineering and consulting services. As a Client Service...

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Salary for Front of House Manager Jobs in Columbia, SC

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Highest Education Level

Front of House Managers in Columbia, SC 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
11.3%
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 Columbia, SC
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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