FOH Manager Jobs in California

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 - Chevys

  • Xperience Restaurant Group
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 hour ago

relations Sanitation and safety Safe alcohol service Full service restaurant operations Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with...

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551VU41E31 Restaurant Mgr

  • Army and Air Force Exchange Service
  • Edwards, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Edwards, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description Responsible for the overall operation of a restaurant establishment, to include implementation and enforcement of all named brand fast food (NBFF) and the Exchange standards in...

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Shift Manager I

  • Posted June 3, 2026 HMSHost at John Wayne Airport
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 5 hours ago

management operations....

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Front of House Manager

  • Rose Pizzeria - San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago

WHAT YOU BRING 3+ years of restaurant management experience, ideally in a high-volume environment Innate sense of hospitality guests feel the warmth the moment they walk in Strong grasp of food and...

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Senior Restaurant Manager

  • BJ's Restaurants
  • Brentwood, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Brentwood, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

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Restaurant Manager - non exempt

  • Shake Shack
  • Roseville, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant setting Working knowledge of restaurant operations, including personnel management, food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Lacoste
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 hours ago

We are looking for a Front of House Supervisor responsible for managing the daily operations of our restaurant, including the selection, development and performance management of employees....

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Cafe Manager - LA Frogtown

  • Chobani
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Summary The General Manager will be expected to lead our team, deliver amazing customer experiences, and keep our cafe running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone with leadership...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Concord, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Restaurant Manager Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for career growth Restaurant Manager Requirements & Qualifications Minimum 2 years of restaurant...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Yadav Enterprises
  • Woodland, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Woodland, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Food Quality/Safety: Demonstrates a strong awareness and concern for food quality and safety, and restaurant cleanliness; and is dedicated to consistently serving great food to guests and conveys importance...

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Shift Manager

  • Chick-fil-A
  • South Gate, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • South Gate, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Shift Manager will be entrusted with leading operation (either Front of House or Kitchen) on a daily basis while ensuring our guests and team members feel cared for....

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Cafe Manager

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Works with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality....

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Dining Room Supervisor (Sunday-Thursday)

  • Vi Living
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Dining Room Supervisor (Sunday-Thursday) Vi is recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to work for. Learn from the best and accelerate your career...

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Front of House Restaurant Manager

  • Selland Family Restaurants
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

As the Front of House Manager, you will serve as the heartbeat of our high-volume, upscale market concept....

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Manager Restaurant - Hells Kitchen

  • Caesars Entertainment
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 1 day ago

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Business Administration or related field preferred....

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Salary for FOH Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for FOH Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

FOH Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.3%
High School or GED
25.2%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.3%
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 California
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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