Front of House Manager - Uchi Dallas

Hai Hospitality•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hai Hospitality is seeking an experienced Restaurant Front of House Manager for Uchi Dallas. Hai Hospitality is an innovative and growing restaurant group with restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Scottsdale, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Miami, with new openings coming soon in Charlotte, Washington D.C., Bethesda, Newport Beach, and additional location in Miami. The Front of House Manager plays a key leadership role in the daily operations of the restaurant, helping to lead the service team, support staff development, and ensure that every guest experience reflects Hai Hospitality’s standards of thoughtful, genuine hospitality. Managers work closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to maintain service excellence, support team growth, and uphold the culture of the restaurant. The company is looking for creative, ambitious individuals who are passionate about food and hospitality, value team development, and the craft of great service. As the company grows nationally, managers have opportunities to build long-term careers and pursue leadership roles across its markets. Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas, with concepts including Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. The company prides itself on hospitality, giving back, and creating food using the highest quality ingredients in ways that defy expectations, fostering a work environment where employees take pride in their work ethic, craft, and creativity.

Requirements

Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs
Stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives
Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
Experienced Restaurant Front of House Manager

Responsibilities

Play a key leadership role in the daily operations of the restaurant
Help lead the service team
Support the development of staff
Ensure that every guest experience reflects Hai Hospitality’s standards of thoughtful, genuine hospitality
Work closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to maintain service excellence
Work closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to support team growth
Work closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to uphold the culture of the restaurant
Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers