Back of House Manager

About Us:
Dartcor Hospitality is opening the Final Whistle. The Final Whistle is a high-energy, pop-up sports bar experience created to capture the once-in-a-generation excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Located in One Gateway Center in Newark—just steps from Newark Penn Station—TFW is designed to be the city’s premier match-day destination.

This is not your typical sports bar.

The Final Whistle is built around collective energy, elevated hospitality, and an immersive viewing environment—where every match feels like you’re in the stadium, and every guest feels part of something bigger.

Position Overview:
As the Back of House Manager, you are the strength of our operation, setting the stage for exceptional service and operational excellence. The Back of House (BOH) Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and efficiency. This role manages kitchen staff, controls costs, maintains inventory, and ensures compliance with health regulations while supporting a smooth collaboration between front and back of house teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Kitchen Operations
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure timely and consistent food preparation
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and portion control
• Ensure all recipes and procedures are followed accurately

• Staff Management
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff (chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers)
• Monitor performance and provide coaching, feedback, and discipline when necessary
• Foster a positive, efficient, and team-oriented work environment

• Food Safety & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all local health department regulations and food safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas
• Conduct regular safety and sanitation inspections

• Inventory & Cost Control
• Manage inventory levels, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Control food costs, waste, and shrinkage
• Track and analyze kitchen expenses and labor costs

• Menu & Quality Control
• Collaborate with chefs or ownership on menu development and updates
• Ensure consistency in taste, portioning, and plating
• Monitor customer feedback related to food quality

• Coordination & Communication
• Work closely with Front of House (FOH) managers to ensure smooth service
• Address service issues quickly and effectively
• Communicate changes in menu items, availability, or procedures

• Daily Duties Consist of:

• Oversee kitchen operations during service

• Ensure food is prepared to standard and in a timely manner

• Manage ticket flow and communication with FOH

• Train and support BOH staff

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen

• Support FOH as needed

Requirements:
Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a restaurant/tavern environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills to handle a variety of tasks during service.
• ServSafe Certification is a plus but not required.

Benefits:
Why Join Us?

• Competitive wage

If you're a skilled and motivated Manager who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, Dartcor is the place for you. Join our team and be part of an exciting and rewarding culinary experience.