Front of House Manager Jobs in California

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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Shift Manager I

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

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Front of House Manager

  • Rose Pizzeria - San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 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
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brentwood, CA
  • 11 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
  • 11 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 11 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
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 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
  • 13 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 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
  • 19 hours ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 19 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
  • 20 hours ago
  • Woodland, CA
  • 20 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
  • 23 hours ago
  • South Gate, CA
  • 23 hours 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
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 hours 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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Restaurant Mgr

  • Lacoste
  • Baker, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baker, CA
  • 1 day ago

RESTAURANT MANAGER Restaurant Managers are responsible for overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations....

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Restaurant Manager

  • Jack in the Box, Inc.
  • Tracy, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tracy, CA
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Manager POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for managing the overall operations of a Jack in the Box unit....

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Salary for Front of House Manager Jobs in California

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

Front of House 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 Front of House 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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