FOH Manager Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

The Front of House (FOH) Manager in the hospitality industry oversees all operations of the front-end services of a hotel, restaurant, or event center. Their responsibilities often include training and managing staff, maintaining high quality service, ensuring customer satisfaction, handling customer complaints, and coordinating with the Back of House (BOH) team. A FOH manager is also responsible for inventory management, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring financial targets are met. Their role is crucial in creating a welcoming and efficient environment for guests.

To excel as a FOH manager, an individual must possess strong leadership and communication skills, have excellent organizational abilities, and be customer-oriented. They should also have a solid understanding of the hospitality industry and be able to use various software used in the industry. A certification in hospitality management can be beneficial but is not always required. Prior experience in the hospitality industry is usually necessary, with roles such as a front desk agent, restaurant supervisor, or assistant manager often being stepping stones towards becoming a FOH Manager.

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Restaurant Manager

  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for managing the front of house operations for the Restaurant / Hotel....

Restaurant Associate Manager

  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

of house operations, with an unwavering commitment to excellence under the supervision of exempt Management....

Front of House Manager

  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Join Our Growing Team at Urth Caffe! At Urth Caffe we are more than just a cafe-we are a community serving our own roasted heirloom organic coffee,...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Restaurant Manager -Acapulco, Costa Mesa

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1 day ago

PURPOSE The Restaurant Manager is responsible to oversee and direct the seamless running of the restaurant and supervising all team members....

Shift Manager

  • Pomona, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pomona, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERYDAY Building sales and profits by promoting Guest satisfaction and managing restaurant operations Escalating any concerns or recommendations with the restaurant, employees...

Customer Experience Manager - Victoria's Secret - Chino Hills - Chino Hills, CA

  • Chino Hills, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chino Hills, CA (21 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

A Victoria’s Secret & Co Customer Experience Manager is a values-based leader who delivers exceptional customer and associate experiences to grow top line sales. This role reports to the Store...

Dining Room Supervisor, Tangata at Bowers Museum

  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The opportunity Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group is searching for a part-time Dining Room Supervisor for Tangata at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. If you thrive in a...

Dining Room Supervisor

  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The opportunity Delaware Norths Patina Restaurant Group is searching for a part-time Dining Room Supervisor for Tangata at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. If you thrive in a collaborative,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (19 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (19 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Restaurant Managers Great employees deserve great benefits!...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Store - LA-HUNTINGTON BEACH, CADeliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain...

Technical Customer Experience Manager- NAVY/DOD

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity Are you an experienced professional with a strong technical background in customer experience and a deep-seated passion for building lasting...

Customer Service Manager - Corona, CA

  • Corona, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Corona, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Salary: $68,640 / year Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Incentive Growth. Opportunity. Excellence. Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed...

Restaurant Manager-Fine Dining-Mexican Restaurant-Staring 100k a yr

  • Midway City, CA (6 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Midway City, CA (6 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager for a full service fine dining Mexican restaurant....

Restaurant Manager

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business results...

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Salary for FOH Manager Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

FOH Managers in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.9%
High School or GED
25.8%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.1%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by FOH Managers in Costa Mesa, CA
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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