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Front of House Manager

Kitchen Social · Gaithersburg, MD

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​At Kitchen Social, we aren’t just serving great food and drinks—we are creating an inviting, high-energy, and deeply social experience. We believe hospitality is an art form, and our restaurant is the ultimate gathering place for our community. We are looking for a Front of House Manager who is naturally outgoing, genuinely loves connecting with people, and thrives on setting the stage for an unforgettable guest experience.​Position Overview​As the FOH Manager, you will be the heartbeat of our dining room and bar. You are a high-energy leader who leads by example, staying highly visible on the floor to engage with guests, support the team, and keep the energy buzzing. You will blend a naturally social, charismatic personality with sharp organizational skills to run efficient shifts, develop a rock-star service team, and manage labor targets.​Key Responsibilities​Guest Experience & Atmosphere​Be the Ultimate Host: Maintain a high, energetic presence on the floor during peak hours, actively greeting regulars, welcoming new guests, and ensuring every table feels the Kitchen Social vibe.​Set the Tone: Radiate a positive, upbeat attitude that inspires the staff and creates an infectious, welcoming atmosphere for our guests.​Service Recovery: Handle guest feedback with grace, speed, and a genuine desire to turn any issue into a loyal fan.​Team Leadership & Culture​Coach & Inspire: Recruit, onboard, and continuously train a hospitality-driven team of servers, bartenders, hosts, and bussers.​Foster a Collaborative Culture: Build an environment where staff enjoy coming to work and feel empowered to showcase their own personalities.​Performance Management: Set clear expectations, provide real-time coaching, and hold the team accountable to premier service standards.​Operations & Administration​Shift Execution: Lead smooth, high-pace shifts, managing floor flow, seating rotations, and ticket times seamlessly.​Strategic Scheduling: Design and manage weekly schedules for FOH staff, balancing labor efficiency with peak-volume service needs.​Systems Upkeep: Utilize POS and restaurant management platforms to ensure accurate cash handling, shift reports, and labor tracking.​Safety & Compliance: Maintain pristine cleanliness standards in the dining area and bar, ensuring 100% compliance with local health department regulations and responsible alcohol service laws.​Qualifications​Personality: Outgoing, charismatic, and naturally social with exceptional communication skills.​Experience: 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment (strong bar or beverage background is a major plus).​Leadership Style: Hands-on and collaborative. You prefer being on the floor with your team over sitting in a back office.​Availability: Flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.​Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with modern restaurant POS, labor scheduling, and inventory management software.​What We Offer​Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.​Paid time off (PTO) and health benefits.​A fun, dynamic, and high-energy work environment.​Enormous growth potential within a rapidly expanding concept.