Restaurant Manager - Al Khayma Lounge | New Brand

Job Summary

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Overview the food preparation / presentation process, ensuring high quality items and conformity with the set standards and techniques of the brand’s food specifications
• Ensure the effective implementation of service standards, operational procedures as per the brand set guidelines, in addition to health and safety regulations
• Review the prepared wastage sheet, sales report, logbook, requisition forms and submit them to the Operations Manager on a daily basis
• Promote, negotiate and handle catering orders for banquets / receptions and ensure smooth operation of take away orders
• Review the monthly P&L providing explanation when necessary, as well as planning the monthly and daily sales objectives taking necessary measures to meet them
• Greet customers when needed, guarantee them an excellent dining experience and handle their complaints appropriately
• Control the end of month inventory, monitor the food cost of the brand’s outlet and review against the operation’s budget
• Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate his / her team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Hospitality Management
• Minimum 5 years of experience in restaurant operations or hospitality management.
• Minimum 3 years in a Restaurant Manager role.
• Experience in upscale restaurants, fine dining venues, lounges, or luxury hospitality brands.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent guest relations and communication abilities.
• Experience managing high-volume restaurant operations.
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, operational controls, and service standards.
• Experience with POS systems and reservation management system