Front of House Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Front of House Manager in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing all operations that involve direct customer service. They manage the reception, reservations, guest services, and coordinate with the back of house to ensure a seamless and positive guest experience. Their tasks may include staff management, training, scheduling, handling customer complaints and feedback, ensuring cleanliness and upkeep of public areas, managing inventory, and overseeing financial transactions. They are also responsible for ensuring the adherence to all hotel policies and procedures.

Key skills for a Front of House Manager include communication, conflict resolution, leadership, and customer service. A thorough understanding of the hospitality industry is also essential. They should also be proficient in various hotel management software. While there are no specific certifications required, a diploma or degree in hotel management or a similar field can be beneficial. Prior job roles that prepare someone for this position could include positions such as Front Desk Agent, Guest Services Representative, or Assistant Front of House Manager. These roles provide valuable experience in customer service, staff management, and hotel operations.

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Restaurant Manager

  • Yadav Enterprises
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days 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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Dining Room Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

College degree in reled field (Hotel/Restaurant Management or Business) is preferred. Possess or be willing and able to obtain Food Handlers certificion, as required....

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Dining Room Supervisor

  • Marbella San Jose
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago

Monitors and evaluates food quality for presentation, temperature and serving portion size....

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Dining Room Supervisor

  • Integral Senior Living
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago

Monitors and evaluates food quality for presentation, temperature and serving portion size....

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Restaurant Manager

  • Golden Nugget
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

As a restaurant manager you will oversee daily operations, lead and develop staff, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and maintain high standards for service, food quality, and operational performance...

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Shift Manager (Auntie Annes Great Mall - Milpitas, CA)

  • FRESH DINING CONCEPTS LLC
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Shift Manager (Auntie Anne's Great Mall - Milpitas, CA) Milpitas, CA 95035 Apply Overview Salary Range $20.50 - $22.00 Hourly Apply Description Lead the Roll Become an Auntie Anne's Shift Manager!...

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Taco Bell Shift Manager

  • Taco Bell
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

operations while on duty....

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Shift Manager II

  • Avolta
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago

management operations....

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Shift Manager (Nothing Bundt Cakes - Milpitas, CA)

  • GSP CAKES LLC
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Shift Manager (Nothing Bundt Cakes - Milpitas, CA) GSP CAKES LLC Milpitas, CA Job Details $20.50 - $21.50 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Delegation Full Job Description The Nothing Bundt...

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Shift Manager (Nothing Bundt Cakes Evergreen - San Jose, CA)

  • FRESH DINING CONCEPTS LLC
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 13 days ago

Shift Manager (Nothing Bundt Cakes Evergreen - San Jose, CA) San Jose, CA 95121 Apply Overview Salary Range $20.50 - $22.00 Hourly Apply Description The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Shift...

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Dining Room Supervisor

  • Stoneridge Creek
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of two years supervisory experience in front of house operations in a hotel, restaurant, or club; fine dining experience preferred....

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Front Of House Supervisor Lead (Full Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a full time FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERVISOR LEAD position. Location: Intuit - 2600 Marine Way, Mountain View, CA 94043. Note: online applications accepted only....

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Shift Manager

  • McDonalds
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonalds USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonalds logos and food products,...

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Front Of House Supervisor Lead (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Mountain View, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERVISOR LEAD position. Location : Intuit - 2600 Marine Way, Mountain View, CA 94043. Note: online applications accepted only....

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Cafe Manager

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Culinary Synergy: Collaborate closely with the culinary leadership team to ensure a seamless integration between back-of-house innovation and front-of-house service....

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Salary for Front of House Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Front of House Managers in San Jose, CA 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 Front of House Managers in San Jose, 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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