Position: Front of House Restaurant Manager

Concept: New Italian Restaurant & Bar | Holliston, MA

Salary: $70,000 + Performance Bonus

We are opening a new full-service Italian restaurant and bar in Holliston, MA, featuring scratch-made Italian cuisine, wood-fired flavors, a lively bar, and warm, welcoming hospitality.

We are seeking an experienced Front of House Restaurant Manager to work alongside the General Manager and assist with the successful opening and ongoing operation of the restaurant.

The Role

The Front of House Restaurant Manager will help lead all FOH operations while supporting the General Manager with hiring, training, scheduling, service standards, and daily restaurant operations. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment and enjoys developing teams and creating exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager with all aspects of the new restaurant opening
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop the opening FOH team
• Lead daily dining room and bar operations
• Maintain high standards for hospitality and guest satisfaction
• Manage shifts and resolve guest concerns professionally
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and labor management
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and ongoing employee training
• Maintain service, cleanliness, safety, and operational standards
• Support sales, labor, and profitability goals
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts restaurant and alcohol-service regulations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience
• Strong full-service restaurant and FOH leadership experience
• Proven ability to hire, train, and motivate restaurant teams
• Strong guest-service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead effectively during high-volume service
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, and restaurant operations
• New restaurant opening experience preferred
• Italian, scratch-kitchen, or upscale casual restaurant experience is a plus
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation

$70,000 annual salary + performance bonus

Paid vacation

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new restaurant from the ground up and work closely with the General Manager and ownership to build a strong team, service culture, and successful operation.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short note about your management background. We review applications on a rolling basis, so strong candidates are encouraged to apply early.

A great restaurant runs on great leadership. If that's the difference you bring, we want to talk.