Cafe Restaurant Manager at Myrtle Management Consultants

Job Summary

• They are currently recruiting for a dynamic and versatile candidate to lead a team of enthusiastic colleagues to ensure efficiency and high productivity.
• The preferred candidate should be an expatriate with experience in restaurant management within Nigeria. 

Job Description

• To manage the overall operation of the restaurant, following established objectives for the highest standards in professional management and administration as well as effective and fair personnel development
• Motivate, discipline, direct and supervise the work of all employees in the restaurant.
• Develop and maintain training programs to ensure a high degree of staff professionalism.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
• Handle complaints and make effective service recovery.
• Ensure standards are being followed in accordance with F&B policies and procedures.
• Ensure all employees have full product or service knowledge.
• Regularly inspect food & beverage quality.
• Follow established and proper Accounting procedures
• Hold monthly one-to-one staff meetings to establish and monitor targets and achievements, and update performance logs accordingly
• Conduct daily roll plays and ensure employees adhere to grooming standards
• Develop maintenance schedules.
• Liaise with stewarding on inventory and breakage control.
• Maintain daily log book maintaining clear and concise information on the operations.
• Establish a guest database with preference records of regular guests
• Schedule employees to maintain Restaurant’s service standards within budgeted labour costs.
• Assign responsibilities to subordinates and conduct regular performance checks
• Implement weekly cleaning schedules for operating equipment
• Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas by conducting weekly walk-throughs with Hygiene Manager, Housekeeping, and Engineering Department.
• Control stock of all equipment in the restaurant.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure that stock and inventory are replinished cost effectively. 
• Constantly monitor staff's appearance, attitude, and degree of professionalism.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Hotel, Restaurant or Hospitality Management or equivalent.
• 2 - 3 years of Hospitality, Restaurant, and Cafe  Management experience.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent reading, written and oral proficiency in English
• Experienced in all aspects of restaurant service
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
• Excellent leader and trainer with strong motivational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• A high degree of professionalism, sound human resources management capabilities, business acumen, energy, and determination
• Proven organizational skills, able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.

Remuneration
Remuneration and benefits are competitive.