Vesta Wood Fired is seeking an experienced, hands on Front of House Restaurant Manager to join our team.
We are looking for a dependable, hospitality focused leader who is confident managing a busy restaurant floor, developing staff, solving problems, and maintaining a consistently high standard of guest service. This is an active management role for someone who leads by example and maintains a strong presence throughout service. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability is required.
Responsibilities
Lead daily front of house operations and ensure smooth, organized service
Maintain an active presence on the restaurant floor and provide leadership and support throughout service
Assist with hiring and onboarding while training, coaching, and developing FOH team members
Manage employee scheduling, staffing and labor needs, and day to day team performance
Coordinate closely with the kitchen to maintain strong communication, proper service timing, food quality, and presentation
Handle guest feedback and concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly
Oversee opening and closing procedures, cash handling, POS operations, and other daily management responsibilities
Support and coordinate restaurant operations during private events, large parties, catering, and banquet style service
Support bar and beverage operations as needed
Maintain restaurant cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health, sanitation, food safety, and workplace standards
Identify operational challenges and work with the management team to implement effective solutions
Strong front of house and floor management experience
Proven ability to lead, train, and develop restaurant staff
Experience with employee scheduling, staffing, and day to day restaurant operations
Experience with cash handling, POS systems, and opening and closing procedures
Strong guest service, communication, organization, and problem solving skills
Working knowledge of restaurant health, sanitation, and food safety standards
Ability to prioritize, make decisions, and remain composed during high volume service
Professional, dependable, and comfortable taking an active leadership role on the floor
Weekend availability is required. Flexible availability for weekdays, evenings, holidays, and private events based on business needs
Preferred Experience
Experience with Aloha POS
Private events, catering, or banquet operations
Bar and beverage operations
If you are an experienced restaurant manager who enjoys leading from the floor, developing a strong team, solving problems, and creating an excellent guest experience, we would love to hear from you.
Numbers & Facts
Location
East Rutherford, NJ
Salary
$60,000–$70,000 Per Year
Skills
Banquet Servicesunmatched
Beveragesunmatched
Catering Servicesunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Food Presentationunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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