front of house

British

noun

the areas of a theatre, opera house, etc, used by the audience

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The engaging Mhende runs the front of house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

We respect each other’s particular areas of expertise; culinary is my identity while the wine and everything front of house is his.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2024

That’s interesting, because the front of house people seem invisible.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023

The various takeout apps and delivery apps, their point of sale, their front of house reservation system, payroll, inventory management.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

This was to be the waving of a fire-brand by General Hayes in front of house number two.

From Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons A Personal Experience, 1864-5 by Sprague, Homer B. (Homer Baxter)

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