Front of House Manager

Position Summary:

As a Front of House Manager, you will oversee all Front of House (FOH) operations, including the restaurant, retail bakeries, and other locations. This leadership role requires a hands-on approach, ensuring outstanding guest experiences, smooth daily operations, and a motivated, well-trained team. The Front of House Manager is responsible for leading FOH staff, managing systems, maintaining compliance, and supporting the overall success of Hellas and other locations. 

About Us:  

Hellas Restaurant & Bakery is a family-owned and operated landmark located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, Florida. For over 50 years, we’ve proudly served authentic Greek pastries, breads, and meals to locals and visitors alike. Our team is passionate about hospitality, tradition, and delivering top-quality food and service. At Hellas, we foster a warm, team-oriented environment where both our guests and employees feel like family 

 What You Will Do: 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Lead and support FOH staff (servers, bussers, food runners, hosts, bartenders, and bakery associates). 
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences through warm greetings, table touches, and proactive problem solving. 
• Drive daily operations: seating flow, shift plans, large party coordination, takeout and bakery order flow. 
• Partner with HR to recruit, train, and coach team members. 
• Oversee scheduling, labor goals, and daily reporting, including cash handling. 
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and food handling standards. 
• Monitoring restaurant systems (POS, scheduling, inventory, ordering). 
• Collaborate across FOH, BOH, bakery, and all other locations to keep the operation running smoothly. 
• All other duties assigned 

What You Bring: 

• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a high-volume restaurant. 
• Food Manager Certification (required). 
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
• Calm and organized under pressure.  
• Flexible availability based on business needs (nights, weekends, holidays). 
• Experience with restaurant systems (POS, scheduling, inventory, etc.). 
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs. and stand for extended periods. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

• Must be able to stand and remain active for extended periods (8+ hours) in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis. 
• Must have strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to perform detailed tasks. 
• Must be able to bend, squat, stoop, and reach repeatedly throughout the shift. 
• Must be able to tolerate temperature fluctuations between hot areas of operations and cooler storage areas. 
• Must have the ability to maintain awareness and focus in a meticulous, detailed, fast-paced environment. 
• Visual requirements include close, peripheral, and focused vision. 

Why you will love working with Hellas! 

• Pay is salary based on previous experience    
• Free shift meal 
• Company Sponsored 401(k)! 
• Health insurance with a large employer contribution (FT) 
• Vision, dental, life, Short Term and Long-Term disability and accident insurance also available 
• Pet insurance and Pet discount programs (FT and PT) 
• Health reward program included with the medical 
• Financial Fitness program to help you stay on top of your financial goals. 
• Growth Opportunities for those who want to further their career. 
• Great staff! 

EEO & ADA Compliance: 

Hellas Bakery & Pita is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), we provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. To request accommodation, contact Human Resources at (727) 934-8400 or hellasemployment@gmail.com. 

E-Verify Notice:  

Hellas Restaurant & Bakery is a participant in the E-Verify Program. As required by law, we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov. 

Disclaimer 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties. Employees may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed. All duties listed are essential and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Hellas Restaurant & Bakery is a family-owned and operated landmark located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, Florida. For over 50 years, we’ve proudly served authentic Greek pastries, breads, and meals to locals and visitors alike. Our team is passionate about hospitality, tradition, and delivering top-quality food and service. At Hellas, we foster a warm, team-oriented environment where both our guests and employees feel like family.

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