Front house Manager Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant Sacramento

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Opening in March 2026 in the heart of downtown Sacramento, Aiona is a bold new culinary destination celebrating the vibrant traditions of Mediterranean cuisine through the ancient art of wood-fired cooking. Featuring an open kitchen, a 3,000-bottle wine cellar curated by an Advanced Sommelier, and refined indoor and outdoor dining spaces, Aiona offers an immersive, upscale experience unlike anything else in the city.

Our mission is to bring world-class food, wine, and hospitality to Sacramento while becoming a premier destination for dining and private events.

Aiona is seeking a confident, service-driven PM Front of the House Manager to join our opening leadership team. This role is responsible for leading evening service, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and supporting the development of a polished, high-performing front-of-house team.

The PM FOH Manager will be a visible leader during dinner service, setting the tone for hospitality, professionalism, and execution while upholding Aiona’s service standards and culture.

• Service & Guest
  
  Experience:
  
  Lead and manage all front-of-house operations during PM service
• Ensure smooth, efficient, and elevated dinner service execution
• Actively engage with guests, resolve concerns, and execute service recovery with care
• Uphold and model Aiona’s hospitality standards and brand values
• Partner closely with the culinary and beverage teams to deliver seamless service
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Supervise FOH supervisors and hourly team members during PM shifts
• Coach, motivate, and provide real-time feedback to staff
• Support training, onboarding, and ongoing development of FOH team members
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment
• Enforce policies, procedures, and standards consistently and fairly
• Operations & Systems:
  Execute floor plans, reservations, and table management effectively
• Monitor pacing, staffing levels, and guest flow throughout service
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and readiness of all FOH areas
• Assist with cash handling, checkout procedures, and nightly reporting
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, labor, and alcohol regulations
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Communicate clearly with BOH, bar, and leadership teams during service
• Participate in pre-shift meetings and post-shift recaps
• Share feedback and observations with AGM and GM to support continuous improvement

• 3+ years of restaurant management or supervisory experience, preferably in an upscale or high-volume environment
• Strong floor leadership skills and a passion for hospitality
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with POS and reservation systems (Toast and Open Table a plus)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, opening-team environment
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Wine knowledge or interest in learning is a plus; sommelier experience welcome but not required

* Temporary Parking Pass The above requirements and benefits are not intended to be all-inclusive.