Job Title:

Assistant Front of House Manager Location:

Blowing Rock, NC Job Type:

Full-time, Salaried, Exempt Pay Range:

$44,000

• 48,000/year Reports to: General Manager / Ownership Join our team at The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop We're looking for an Assistant FOH Manager who genuinely loves hospitality.

Someone who can run a busy shift with a level head, knows how to bring out the best in a team and treats every guest like they just walked into their own home. This isn't a role where you'll sit behind a desk pushing paperwork. Is there a reasonable amount of admin work? Sure, but you'll primarily be on the floor, in the mix, solving problems in real time, training the next great server or bartender, and making sure the restaurant captures the true spirit of

The Speckled Trout:

warm, full of energy and genuinely welcoming.

Who we are:

The Speckled Trout is a family of businesses built around one mission, "To be a place for community and adventure." Based in Blowing Rock, NC (with our Outpost boutique hotel down the road in Damascus, VA), we run a restaurant & bottle shop, an outfitters shop, and vacation suites

• and every one of them exists so people can gather + connect.

Our vision is "To create exceptional experiences where individuals belong to something greater than themselves." We stand by our vision and strive for it daily. We built The Speckled Trout on six values we live by: Excellence, Authenticity, Community, Stewardship, Integrity, and Fun. If that list resonates with you, you're already on the right path. Keep reading!

The Day-to-Day:

Running shifts

• pre-shift meetings, floor management, seating and pacing, and jumping into any FOH position when the team needs an extra set of hands Hiring, training, and mentoring FOH staff, keeping lead server and lead bartender roles staffed and strong Handling guest concerns with genuine care
• not a script, an actual conversation Assisting GM with managing inventory, PAR levels, and ordering Holding the team accountable
• fairly and by example
• using our Handbook and SOPs Showing up for weekly leadership meetings, monthly one-on-ones, quarterly check-ins Making sure the room feels right
• lighting, music, vibe, the details guests notice without knowing why What you bring: 3+ years restaurant management experience (bar/bottle shop experience a plus) Bachelor's degree Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through, organized and comfortable with administrative work alongside the floor time Real leadership instincts
• accountable without being a jerk about it, calm when Friday night goes sideways Smart, adaptable, and eager to learn A genuine passion for food, beverage, and people Physical stamina for restaurant life
• on your feet long stretches, lifting up to 60 lbs, comfortable in a loud, fast-paced environment What you'll receive: $44,000
• 48,000/year salary, with performance-based bonus potential Flexible scheduling that respects your life outside these walls Health + wellness stipend PTO Leadership training and food & beverage training A customized growth path built around your skills and career goals Employee discounts across all Speckled Trout companies A real seat at the table
• this role works directly with the ownership team and the GM A team that lives its values, not just prints them on a wall The Speckled Trout is an equal opportunity employer.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$44,000.00

• $48,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

In person