Front of House Manager

Cru is a neighborhood bistro in the heart of Brookside — independently owned, deeply rooted in our community, and built on the belief that exceptional hospitality is personal. We’re looking for a Front of House Manager who doesn’t just run a floor, but owns it. Someone who finds meaning in the details, genuinely loves people, and wants to build something that lasts. This is a role for someone who shows up with presence, leads with warmth, and holds themselves — and others — to a high standard. As owner-operators, we work hard, we care deeply, and we expect the same from the people we bring onto our team. If you’re looking for a place to clock in and clock out, this isn’t it. If you’re looking for a place to grow, to lead, and to make a space truly your own — without the noise of corporate layers or investor priorities getting in the way — we’d love to meet you.What You’ll Do Lead and manage all front of house operations during service, ensuring a consistently exceptional guest experience Build and maintain the systems, standards, and culture that keep our team functioning at a high level Coach, develop, and hold accountable a tight-knit FOH team — with empathy and clarity Participate in hiring and onboarding of FOH team members, and lead ongoing training and development Cultivate genuine relationships with our guests; you’ll know their names, their preferences, and make them feel it Collaborate closely with ownership on scheduling, staffing, and operational strategy Assist in managing labor and operational costs with an eye toward profitability Manage floor presence on nights and weekends — this is a hands-on role Support inventory, opening/closing procedures, and daily operational needs Support private dining and events as the business grows Contribute to a workplace culture grounded in respect, accountability, and shared pride What We’re Looking For 3–5+ years of progressive restaurant management experience, with a track record of taking on increasing responsibility A natural leader with high emotional intelligence — someone who can read a room, de-escalate with grace, and inspire a team Demonstrated ability to build and sustain operational systems, not just follow them Financial literacy and comfort with labor management, cost controls, and operational reporting Experience hiring, onboarding, and developing hospitality talent Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to both team and guest relationships Professional, polished, and deeply accountable — to yourself and to others Availability for nights and weekends required Familiarity with Toast POS is a plus Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus Compensation & Benefits Starting salary: $55,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience Clear path to increased compensation as you grow into expanded leadership responsibilities — we believe in paying people what they’re worth, and we’ll get there together Health insurance stipend available 401(k) with employer match Paid time off Dining discount Steward program Most major holidays off — we close for Memorial Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Super Bowl Sunday, to name a few Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off Paid training More detail about Cru Bistro & Bottles, please visit