Catering and FOH Manager – Iconic Venue in Alexandria, VA

Location: Alexandria, VA
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 Base Salary + Extensive Benefits
Presented by: Tom Bull, Gecko Hospitality (VA/DC)

The Opportunity

Gecko Hospitality is proud to represent an iconic venue in the heart of Alexandria, VA, currently seeking a versatile Catering and FOH Manager. This unique hybrid role offers the rare opportunity to manage high-volume catering operations within a celebrated historic setting while maintaining a desirable work-life balance.
Unlike typical hospitality management roles, this position is primarily daytime-focused, allowing you to drive business success without sacrificing your personal time. If you are an experienced restaurant manager with a strong background in catering and a passion for hospitality, this is your chance to join a stable, high-volume operation with a stellar reputation.
Role Overview
The Catering and FOH Manager will serve as a pivotal leader, bridging the gap between event execution and daily dining operations. You will oversee a bustling catering department responsible for on-premise events ranging from large tour groups and corporate gatherings to intimate weddings. Additionally, you will provide critical support as a Front of House (FOH) Manager during peak service times.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Catering Leadership: Manage the planning and execution of all on-premise catering events, ensuring seamless service for tour groups, corporate clients, and private parties.

• FOH Operations: Support the restaurant floor as a hands-on manager, ensuring guest satisfaction, staff performance, and operational efficiency during service shifts.

• Team Management: Train, schedule, and supervise service staff for both daily dining and special events, fostering a culture of hospitality excellence.

• Client Relations: serve as the primary point of contact for catering clients, ensuring their vision is executed to perfection.

• Operational Standards: Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and service quality across both departments.

• Experience: proven experience as a Restaurant FOH Manager is required, with specific experience in catering or event management strongly preferred.

• Versatility: Ability to switch gears effectively between administrative planning and hands-on floor management.

• Leadership: Strong track record of leading teams to success in high-volume environments.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for client interaction and team coordination.

• Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 (Commensurate with experience)

• Schedule: Five-day work week with mostly daytime hours.

• Benefits: Extensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Time Off: Generous PTO and vacation allowance to ensure you have time to recharge.