FOH Manager | Union Experience | Portland, OR

We are seeking a decisive, hands-on FOH Manager ready to take ownership of a fast-paced restaurant operation and make a meaningful impact. This leader will strengthen operations, establish clear standards, hold the team accountable, and drive consistent execution.

You’ll join a locally owned, community-minded restaurant group where your leadership will have a direct impact. The ideal candidate enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving problems, developing people, and taking an operation to the next level. This is an opportunity to make your mark while playing an important role in the company’s continued growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily FOH operations and deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Manage, coach, and develop FOH Shift Leads and Team Members.
• Establish accountability and consistently enforce company standards and procedures.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Address employee concerns, guest issues, and operational challenges.
• Manage labor, cash handling, inventory, POS systems, and overall operational performance.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, OLCC, and workplace safety standards.
• Partner with kitchen leadership, HR, and senior operations leadership.
• Foster a team environment built on hospitality, teamwork, respect, and accountability.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive restaurant or hospitality leadership experience.
• 5+ years of management experience with direct responsibility for teams and operations.
• 2+ years of experience managing union or represented employees preferred.
• Experience with grievances, corrective action, labor-management communication, and represented-employee matters.
• High-volume restaurant leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong conflict-resolution, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• A hands-on leadership style with the confidence to hold people accountable.
• Oregon Food Handler Card and OLCC permit required.

Benefits

• Fast-paced, energetic workplace culture.
• Opportunity to lead a key restaurant and help shape the continued growth of a locally owned business.
• Recognition for strong performance and initiative.
• Employee meals and discounts.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available to eligible employees at a reduced employee cost after the qualification period.