Front Of House Manager- ATL
Required skills
- FOH
- full-service restaurants
- supervisory role
- P&L management
- inventory systems
- food handler permit
- food manager permit
Nice to have
- Business
- Hospitality Management
Role summary
The Whitaker Group is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager for their full-service restaurant in Atlanta, GA. This leadership role requires managing daily FOH operations, P&L, labor, and inventory, while also hiring, training, and developing the FOH team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a guest-first environment, ensure seamless service in partnership with BOH leadership, and maintain high brand and food safety standards. A Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of FOH experience, and ServSafe Manager Certification are required.
The Whitaker Group
About the role
The Whitaker Group is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager to lead daily operations at our full-service restaurant in Atlanta, GA. This is a hands-on leadership role for a hospitality professional who thrives in an elevated, guest-first environment and is equally comfortable managing financials as developing a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
• Oversee all FOH operations across dining room, bar, and event spaces
• Partner closely with BOH leadership to ensure seamless, consistent service
• Own P&L reporting, labor management, and cost controls
• Lead inventory processes and vendor coordination
• Hire, train, schedule, and develop FOH team members
• Drive guest satisfaction and resolve escalated issues with professionalism
• Execute private events and programmed experiences (buyouts, tastings, special programming)
• Uphold brand standards and company policies across all touchpoints
• Maintain food safety compliance and ensure team adherence to health standards
Qualifications — required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality Management, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive FOH experience in full-service restaurants
• Demonstrated experience in a management or supervisory role
• Working knowledge of P&L management and inventory systems
• Proven ability to collaborate with kitchen and BOH leadership
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification (ANSI-accredited)
• Valid food handler / food manager permit required for Atlanta, GA
