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JOB TITLE

: Front of House Manager, Kapow Noodle Bar Fort Lauderdale

LOCATION

250 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

OUR MISSION:

To Innovate and Elevate the Spirit of Hospitality. Kapow is opening in Fort Lauderdale, and we're building the team that opens it. Since 2011, Kapow has been part locals bar, part exceptional restaurant: modern Asian food with real edge, a serious sushi and beverage program, and a room where everybody belongs. When people ask about our demographic, we say "YES." Boca Raton and Delray Beach proved it works. Fort Lauderdale is the third stage, and it's a full Kapow Noodle Bar from day one.

THE ROLE

The Front of House Manager leads the dining room, bar and host stand on every shift, working alongside the General Manager, AGM, and the leadership team. You'll help open this restaurant, train the front-of-house team that runs it and hold the standards every night. You're not above anyone here. If a table needs bussing, a drink needs refilling or the host stand is buried, you're already there.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

FOUR

CORE AREAS

Shift Leadership Run opening, peak and closing shifts as manager on duty Lead from the floor during service, not from the office Touch every table with a real conversation, not a drive-by "everything okay?" Know the book before doors open: VIPs, celebrations, allergies and special requests Keep the room right: music, lighting, energy and cleanliness Step into any front-of-house role when service needs it Team Development Help hire, train and onboard the opening front-of-house team: servers, bartenders, hosts and support staff Lead pre-shift: tonight's focus, what we're recommending and why it matters Coach in the moment, give honest feedback and recognize great work Help build schedules that match the business Guest Experience Handle guest concerns quickly and personally. A problem solved well should leave a guest happier than if nothing had gone wrong. Build relationships with regulars and first-timers alike Keep our weekly programming running smoothly, and bring the energy each night calls for Partner with the kitchen so every plate leaves right and every 86 gets communicated fast Operations Manage cash handling, POS procedures and shift reporting Keep the restaurant inspection-ready: food safety, sanitation and responsible alcohol service Help with front-of-house inventory, supplies and ordering to company standards Follow opening, closing and shift-change procedures to the letter

WHAT YOU'RE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Guest experience: smooth shifts and strong guest feedback Your shifts: clean execution, accurate reporting and labor managed to plan Your team: new hires trained right and supported on the floor

Standards:

clean inspections and consistent execution, every shift

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Non-negotiables:

3+ years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a high-volume, full-service environment Food Manager Certification Toast POS experience Opentable or other reservation platform experience a plus You'll thrive here if you: Have an authentic passion for hospitality (we can tell the difference) Know cocktails, wine and sake, or want to learn them fast Embrace our rebellious spirit while running a tight shift Build genuine relationships with every kind of guest Stay calm and clear when the room is full Live our values: Integrity, Authenticity, Teamwork, Serve with Purpose and Unreasonable Hospitality

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary Health insurance, PTO A seat on the opening team of a new Kapow Growth opportunities within an expanding restaurant group Discounts at our other restaurants

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Long periods of standing and walking. Lifting up to 50 lbs. A fast, hot, high-energy restaurant environment.

READY TO LEAD?

If you're looking for a corporate, cookie-cutter management role, this isn't it. If you want to help open a restaurant that's been doing it our way since 2011, let's talk.

To apply:

Submit your resume, and tell us about a shift you turned around or a guest moment you're proud of. Kapow is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome every background, every age and every story. That's kind of our whole thing.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid training

Work Location:

In person