Front of House Manager

Porchlight is a New York bar with a Southern accent. But what does that mean? Well, we have married the hospitality, soul, drink, and food of the ever-evolving South with the hustle and innovation of the big city we call home. We were born in New York of Southern roots, and we love to reminisce about our home cities of Charleston, New Orleans, or Memphis…but we wouldn’t trade them for New York. Even when the L train isn’t running.

Who you are :

The Front of House Manager, in collaboration with the leadership teams, will set communicate standards and practices for the restaurant to ensure a high performing and fulfilled team. They work closely with the management teams to drive service each day and inspire team members to work together and hold one another accountable to the standards set. They educate and support the service team to create the best dining experience for all guests and the best work environment and experience for all employees.

What you’ll do :

• Cultivate a culture of enlightened hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth.
• Maintain excellence and cleanliness of the dining room, ensuring that appropriate physical inventory is always available to employees and guests and that all staff is properly acquainted with appropriate CGS as it pertains to the cycle of service.
• Maintain positive working relationships with kitchen leaders and line staff throughout service periods, ensuring effective and timely communication.
• Continuously provide support to all service staff and actively participate in the cycle of service as needed.
• Work with beverage management to conduct, reconcile and submit month end beverage inventory.
• Remain current and compliant with the correct HR practices and policies, holding employees accountable to all standards and practices, evaluating and / or following disciplinary procedure when necessary.
• Ensure that the Payroll process is completed accurately, on time and according to business / accounting procedures.
• Ensure DOL / Health Department compliance as it pertains to the operation.
• Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
• Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team

What we need from you :

What you’ll get from us :

At Union Square Hospitality Group, we believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Front of House Manager, you’ll enjoy :

Competitive pay and bonus potential : Annual compensation of $70,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact

Comprehensive health coverage :  Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care

Time to recharge : Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work

Investing in your future : A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings

Peace of mind : Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.

Support in times of need : Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship

Hospitality perks : Annual dining credit and a 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants

Convenience & flexibility : Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking

Growth and community : Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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