FOH Manager Jobs in Kentucky

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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Shift Manager - Urgently Hiring

  • Taco Bell - Everly Brothers
  • Central City, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Central City, KY
  • 1 hour ago

The company and/or restaurant management may change or add to these job duties and responsibilities at any time with or without prior notice....

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Restaurant Manager

  • LongHorn Steakhouse
  • Ashland, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 13 hours ago

Our Restaurant Managers lead and inspire the service and culinary teams to deliver the ultimate steakhouse experience every guest, every time....

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Restaurant Manager - Quarterly Bonus Available

  • Chili's
  • Florence, KY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 20 hours ago

Role Overview Chili's Managers are wired for hospitality! We're in the people business. So, we know how to make someone feel special, and our most successful Managers are passionate about...

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Shift Manager

  • McDonald's
  • Beverly, KY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Beverly, KY
  • 23 hours ago

This is a great way to learn the trade of the Assistant Manager and Restaurant Manager positions. After all, your the one who is keeping the restaurant functioning smoothly day in and day out....

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Shift Manager

  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Middlesboro, KY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Middlesboro, KY
  • 23 hours ago

Position Summary: This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products and service to guests. Essential Job Duties: Perform, lead, and supervise...

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Kitchen Shift Manager

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Southgate, KY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Southgate, KY
  • 23 hours ago

Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations during a shift, including food quality, cleanliness, safety, and service efficiency. Manage inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize quality....

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Front of House Manager (5-11pm)

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Union, KY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Union, KY
  • 23 hours ago

Chick-fil-A - Front of House Manager Opportunity! Operations Managers are one of the most important roles in the business....

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Shift Manager - PM

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 23 hours ago

Shift Manager at Chick-fil-A Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for a dynamic role in the food and beverage industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Bob Evans
  • Paducah, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 1 day ago

& local marketing programs Champion sales building activities and suggestive selling Maximize table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour Meet and greet guests, investigating and resolving food...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Shake Shack Enterprises, LLC
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days 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 Shift Manager

  • Shake Shack Enterprises, LLC
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're...

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Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Shake Shack
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're...

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Shift Manager

  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 3 days ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

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551VU42E31 Restaurant Mgr

  • Army and Air Force Exchange Service
  • Fort Campbell, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Campbell, KY
  • 3 days 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 - Closing Shift

  • Taco Bell
  • Barbourville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Barbourville, KY
  • 4 days ago

Shift Manager / Hourly Manager (Must be 18+ Years of Age) Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for an immediate opportunity in the food & beverage industry? Do you thrive in a...

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Salary for FOH Manager Jobs in Kentucky

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

FOH Managers in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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