Front of House Manager

Culinary Agents

Culinary Agents

Administration

Jersey City, NJ, USA

USD 75k-85k / year

Posted on Jun 7, 2026
Job Details
Lead our front of house team and create unforgettable guest experiences at MENSHO Jersey City. You will run the floor, train the team, and uphold the hospitality standard of a Michelin-recognized brand.

COMPENSATION & INCENTIVES
- Salary range: $75,000–$85,000/year (commensurate with experience)
- Performance bonus: 5%–10% of annual salary based on store performance (tiered by achievement)
- Eligibility for our store profit-sharing pool
- Paid pre-opening training at Mensho San Francisco

CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of FOH management experience
- Hands-on floor leadership required
- Strong guest service and team training skills
- Experience with reservation and waitlist systems preferred
- Ability to manage high-volume service periods
- Japanese dining experience preferred

This is a hands-on, working manager role — you will be on the floor and in service every day, leading by example rather than directing from the office

Must actively work service shifts alongside the team (greeting guests, running food, supporting front and back of house), not a directive-only manager


BENEFITS (after successful completion of the 90-day introductory period)
- Employer-subsidized medical insurance (employer covers 65%), plus dental & vision
- Paid time off (1–2 weeks)
- Free staff meals
- New Jersey paid sick leave (from day one)
- Profit-sharing and performance bonus as described above

EMPLOYMENT TERMS
- Full-time, salaried (exempt)
- 90-day introductory period; full pay from day one
- Must participate in paid pre-opening training in San Francisco
- Must have long-term and stable U.S. work authorization

HIRING TIMELINE (2026)
- Resume deadline: end of June
- Interview invitations: late June through July
- Paid training at Mensho San Francisco: late July through August
- Return to Jersey City for opening preparation: September
- Pre-opening setup: September–October
- Target opening: around October

Location: 505 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ | Instagram: @mensho_newjersey | Apply: [email protected]