FOH Manager - Daily Gather
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HoustonLead / Manager
The job in short
Cafe front-of-house management.
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2025-10-09
- Location as listed
- Houston, TX, US
- Role
- Operations Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Front of House Manager
Full-Time | Open Availability Required | Must be 21+
About Us
Welcome to Daily Gather — where genuine hospitality, thoughtful details, and chef-driven dishes come together to create meaningful connections. We’re a full-service restaurant focused on elevated everyday dining — the kind of place where locals gather for brunches, date nights, business lunches, and everything in between.
We believe hospitality is a craft — one that starts with our people. We’re looking for Front of House Managers who are passionate about service, thrive in a polished yet approachable environment, and know how to lead a team with warmth, consistency, and excellence.
What You’ll Do
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Lead shifts with confidence, ensuring smooth operations and an exceptional guest experience from open to close
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Support all areas of the floor — greeting tables, overseeing pacing and service flow, managing reservations, and resolving guest concerns with professionalism and care
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Partner closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless communication, accurate timing, and the highest quality presentation of every dish
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Coach and develop servers, bartenders, and hosts through hands-on leadership, consistent feedback, and active engagement
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Maintain service standards that reflect the Daily Gather brand — thoughtful touches, genuine interactions, and attention to detail
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Oversee floor plans, reservations, and seating flow to balance guest satisfaction and server coverage
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Ensure side work, opening/closing duties, and cleanliness standards are completed at or above expectation
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Monitor guest feedback and help identify opportunities for continued improvement
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Support all beverage and bar operations as needed, including TABC compliance and service standards
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Availability
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Must be 21 years or older
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Prior full-service restaurant leadership or floor management experience required
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Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Skills & Knowledge
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Strong understanding of front-of-house operations (service flow, pacing, table touches, guest recovery)
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Excellent communication and leadership skills — able to motivate, train, and support a diverse team
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Skilled in guest relations and conflict resolution with a calm, solutions-first mindset
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Familiar with POS systems, reservations platforms (like OpenTable), and cash handling
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Comfortable working collaboratively with the kitchen, bar, and host teams
Leadership & Teamwork
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Leads by example with integrity, professionalism, and a hands-on approach
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Inspires confidence and trust through consistency and accountability
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Fosters a culture of teamwork, hospitality, and mutual respect
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Thrives under pressure and keeps energy positive even during peak volume
Physical & Certification Requirements
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Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
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Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs as needed
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Must have or be able to obtain prior to training:
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TABC Certification
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Food Manager Certification
Why Daily Gather?
At Daily Gather, we’re redefining what neighborhood dining can feel like — refined yet approachable, elevated but never pretentious. We value development, and creating a culture where our managers can lead authentically while growing professionally.
If you’re passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a brand that believes in the power of connection — both with our guests and our people — we’d love to meet you.
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