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Method

Hotel, apartment-hotel, and restaurant developer

Front of House Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDetroit, MI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of restaurant management experience in upscale or fine dining.
  • Strong knowledge of food, wine, spirits, and hospitality standards.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Experience with reservation systems such as OpenTable or Resy and point-of-sale systems is preferred.
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8–10 hours per shift.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, reach, stoop, and lift frequently throughout service.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment with frequent movement.
  • Manual dexterity to operate point-of-sale systems and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and inspire servers, bartenders, hosts, support staff, and food runners.
  • Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture.
  • Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and communicate service priorities.
  • Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new team members.
  • Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance development.
  • Ensure all team members consistently deliver the company’s hospitality standards.
  • Maintain a strong and visible presence on the floor throughout service.
  • Deliver warm, personalized hospitality while anticipating guest needs.
  • Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently.
  • Build relationships with regular guests and create memorable dining experiences.
  • Ensure service standards are executed consistently every shift.
  • Oversee daily front-of-house operations, including opening and closing procedures.
  • Partner closely with the Executive Chef and back-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service execution.
  • Manage reservations, seating strategy, waitlists, and guest flow.
  • Ensure restaurant cleanliness, organization, and presentation at all times.
  • Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
  • Monitor labor deployment and staffing levels throughout service.
  • Ensure proper cash-handling and point-of-sale procedures are followed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with reservation systems such as OpenTable or Resy and point-of-sale systems.

About the Company

Method

Hotel, apartment-hotel, and restaurant developer

Method Co. operates as a vertically integrated real estate management, development, and design firm focused on hospitality, building and running hotels, apartment hotels, and restaurants across the United States. Its approach combines design, development, and ongoing property management to deliver experiences, with revenue coming from hotel bookings, long-term stays, and restaurant operations. It differs from competitors by offering an end-to-end model that links urban regeneration and placemaking with high-design properties, as seen in projects like the ROOST Apartment Hotel and Wm. the urban Italian restaurant and hotel. The company aims to create authentic, well-crafted urban places that blend living, dining, and design while revitalizing city cores for guests and long-term clients.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$5.4M
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Founded
2014

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