May 03, 2026

Manager

Job Description

Join the team at one of Fort Wayne’s most celebrated dining destinations!


About the Role:


We’re looking for a Front of House Manager who is equal parts hospitality pro, team cheerleader, and operations rockstar. If you love fast-paced nights, high standards, and building strong relationships with both guests and staff—this could be the perfect fit.


What You’ll Do:


  • Support and collaborate with servers, bartenders, hosts, and food runners to keep service smooth, efficient, and upbeat.
  • Greet guests with authentic warmth and a sharp eye for detail—your presence sets the tone.
  • Monitor floor flow, table turns, and pacing to ensure the guest experience hits the Tolon standard: exceptional every time.
  • Handle guest feedback with professionalism, positivity, and poise.
  • Jump in wherever needed to ensure service never skips a beat.
  • Work closely with the back of house and management team to align on service, events, and daily execution.
  • Help coach FOH staff to grow professionally and keep our culture strong.
  • Foster a team environment that’s fun, respectful, and committed to excellence.


Who You Are:


  • A true people person with a natural sense of hospitality.
  • Experienced in full-service restaurant management or supervisory roles.
  • Calm under pressure, with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
  • Able to lead by example and motivate a team with integrity, humor, and heart.
  • Flexible and adaptable—you don’t mind wearing many hats and jumping in where needed.
  • Passionate about local food, great drinks, and creating a standout guest experience. Detail oriented
  • - you keep the systems in place and ensure others do as well.


Perks & Benefits:


  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Dining discounts
  • Supportive, tight-knit team atmosphere
  • The chance to be part of one of Fort Wayne’s top restaurants


Ready to Lead the Front Lines of Hospitality?


Send your resume and a note about why you’d be a great fit to nicky@tolonrestaurant.com. We can’t wait to meet you.

At Tolon, we believe in good food, good people, and great nights out. If you do too—let’s talk.


Company Information


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About Us:


At Tolon, we’re passionate about delivering a memorable, elevated, and locally inspired dining experience in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne. As a chef-driven, farm-to-table restaurant, our commitment to excellence extends beyond the plate—we believe in creating a warm, welcoming environment where guests feel like family and team members thrive. Tolon is Fort Wayne's first farm to table restaurant. We are chef owned & operated. Chef Matthew & his wife, Nicky, created Tolon out of love & appreciation for the highest quality ingredients our local farms, distillers & brewers have to offer. We focus on seasonality of product. Our menu changes often to showcase the best of the growing seasons. We offer guests a unique experience in our quaint "second" home. We offer a fine dining experience without the white table cloth.

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