Front of the House Shift Lead

bartaco

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Hingham, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Lead and energize the front-of-house team to ensure consistent hospitality and smooth service flow during high-volume shifts. Coordinate with back-of-house leaders and provide real-time coaching and accountability to team members.

Qualifications

You have 1-2 years of experience in hospitality or FOH leadership within a fast-paced setting. You possess strong communication skills and a guest-first mindset, demonstrating the ability to remain calm under pressure, focus on details, and work effectively as part of a team. Your positive energy and flexibility with scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, are essential for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

FOH leadership

hospitality

Job Description

Description

At bartaco, food is our passion—but people are our purpose. We invest in our team because our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re growing into leadership, hospitality, or culinary, bartaco is the place to learn, succeed, and thrive.

Founded in 2010 and inspired by a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, bartaco combines fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. With more than 30 locations across the country, bartaco remains committed to delivering good vibes, inspiration, and joy to one guest, one employee, and one community at a time. We’re guest-obsessed and culture-driven. 

We’re guest-obsessed and culture-driven. Our touchstones—Pride, Good People, Accountability, Growth, Transparency, and Fun—guide how we work together to deliver incredible experiences for our guests.

What you’ll do as a FOH Shift Leader:

  • Lead & energize the front-of-house team during high-volume shifts
  • Ensure warm, attentive, and consistent hospitality at every guest touchpoint
  • Oversee floor plans, table assignments, pacing, and overall service flow
  • Partner with BOH leaders for smooth kitchen & dining room communication
  • Conduct pre-shift huddles, motivate the team, and celebrate wins
  • Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and accountability for team members
  • Support opening/closing shifts, service problem-solving, and shift recaps

Perks + Benefits:

  • Competitive pay & career advancement opportunities
  • Meal discounts & fun, fast-paced work environment
  • Paid time off & 401k with match
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • Wellness, gym, fitness, & pet care discounts 
  • Student loan assistance & language learning opportunities

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

  • 1–2 years of hospitality or FOH leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and people skills with a guest-first mindset
  • Calm under pressure, detail-focused, and team-oriented
  • Positive energy & willingness to jump in wherever needed
  • Flexible availability (nights, weekends, holidays)

It’s a vibe. It’s a mindset. It’s bartaco.

For more information about living the #bartacolife, visit www.bartaco.com and follow @bartacolife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

bartaco

Inspired by a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, bartaco combines fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. bartaco is specialty cocktails crafted with fresh-squeezed juices, beer out of a bottle, and hand-held foods delivered on metal trays. The rustic design complements the spirited bold and bright flavors of bartaco’s eclectic menu. The stylish ambience, cocktails, and freshly prepared tacos and “not tacos” create an unforgettable experience.
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