Restaurant Front of House Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Are you someone who loves providing exceptional hospitality to both your guests and your staff? Are you a natural leader with a coach's mentality? Do you have a talent for creating regulars? Do you sweat the details and take ownership of your work?

Boqueria® Restaurant

807 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

At Boqueria, we're in the business of taking care of people and this ethos begins with our employees. We are currently seeking an energetic Front of House. This position is perfect for you if you have a dynamic floor presence, excellent leadership skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine interest in others.

As a Front of House Manager at Boqueria, you will be the right hand to our General Manager, providing guests with the best possible experience and creating a positive work culture by personally exemplifying our core values. You will also be responsible for assisting the General Manager to ensure that the restaurant meets or exceeds its financial targets and overseeing the restaurant's preparedness for daily service and DOH inspection readiness.

What we're looking for :

• Desire and motivation to work with a lot of energy and positivity
• Excellent food and beverage knowledge
• Sufficiently technically savvy to become proficient with key systems and IT infrastructure (OpenTable, Toast, Restaurant 365, Dolce)
• Food Handler's Certification from the Department of Health
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead
• Understand and support managing financial implications of operational decisions
• A good sense of humor
• Must be at least 18 years old

What we offer our team :

Who is Boqueria®?

Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 10 locations in NYC, DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston & West Hartford, and an 11thopening in Atlanta in Fall 2024. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria."

At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.

How we're committed to your safety :

Your health and wellbeing are always our top priority. Boqueria® has partnered with Zedic® to guide our managers and team in managing COVID-19 risks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.