Front of House / Bar Manager

XO Taco – Syracuse, NY

About XO Taco

XO Taco is a high-energy taco + tequila bar in Syracuse built around bold food, killer drinks, great music, and hospitality that doesn’t take itself too seriously. We move fast, have fun, and expect our team to deliver a great experience every time someone walks through the door.

The Role

Run the floor. Own the bar. Set the vibe.

XO Taco is looking for an experienced Front of House / Bar Manager who knows how to lead a team, handle a busy service, and create the kind of atmosphere people want to come back to.

This is a hands-on leadership position. You'll be on the floor, behind the bar when needed, coaching the team, talking to guests, solving problems, and making sure the restaurant is firing on all cylinders.

We're looking for someone with personality, accountability, and hospitality instincts—not someone who wants to manage from the office.

What You’ll Do

Lead FOH and bar operations during daily service
Hire, train, coach, and develop bartenders, servers, hosts, and support staff
Set the pace and expectations for hospitality, teamwork, and execution
Manage opening, closing, cash handling, and daily FOH procedures
Oversee bar setup, inventory, ordering, and product controls
Maintain cocktail, beer, wine, and tequila service standards
Manage FOH scheduling and help control labor costs
Work closely with kitchen leadership to keep service moving
Handle guest feedback and turn problems into great experiences
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional restaurant and bar
Help execute events, promotions, private parties, and high-volume weekends
Bring ideas to the table for improving the bar program and overall guest experience

What You Bring

2+ years of restaurant, bar, or hospitality management experience preferred
Strong bar knowledge and previous bartending experience is a major plus
Ability to lead a high-volume restaurant without losing your cool
Strong communication and people-management skills
Understanding of scheduling, labor, inventory, and basic restaurant financials
Confidence making decisions and holding a team accountable
Hospitality-first mentality with a strong sense of urgency
Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and peak service periods

You’ll Probably Crush This Job If...

You can walk into a busy Saturday night, see what needs to happen, and make it happen.

You know when to coach, when to jump behind the bar, when to talk to a table, and when to let your team do their thing.

You care about the details—but you also know restaurants are supposed to be fun.

And you understand that great management isn't about being the boss. It's about making the entire team better.

What You Get

Competitive hourly rate
Performance and growth opportunities
Staff meals + employee discounts
Opportunity to help shape XO Taco's bar and beverage program
A creative, high-energy work environment
Growth opportunities within XO Taco and Feast Coast Hospitality

Ready to Join XO?

If you know how to lead a team, run a bar, take care of guests, and bring the energy when the restaurant gets busy, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great fit for XO Taco!

Please email resumes to: Maryanne@feastcoasthd.com.
Interviews set up via text message.

XO Taco