Restaurant Manager

Shreyas Thakurlal Rathod; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Shreyas Thakurlal Rathod in Mumbai seeks an experienced F&B Restaurant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a premium setting. The role requires 5-6 years in F&B, with strong leadership and cost-control capabilities.

Responsibilities include leading service teams, coordinating with kitchen and bar, managing inventory and budgets, and driving sales through upselling and events. Flexible shifts and weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Hotel Management or related field.
• 5-6 years of experience in F&B operations, preferably in premium settings.
• Strong knowledge of service standards, inventory, and cost control.
• Experience in leading teams, scheduling, and shift management.
• Proven sales, upselling, and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Food & Beverage operations and ensure smooth restaurant functioning.
• Lead, train, and manage the F&B service team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure excellent guest experience and professionally handle feedback and complaints.
• Monitor daily sales, revenue, and F&B performance.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar to ensure timely service.
• Oversee hygiene, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Plan staff schedules, attendance, and shift allocations.
• Control inventory, wastage, and costs; monitor POS operations.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and communicate targets to the team.
• Drive F&B sales through upselling and promotions; handle peak hours.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Upselling

Customer relationship

Team handling

Shift management

Education

Bachelors or Diploma in Hotel Management

Tools

POS systems

Billing & cash handling

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic F&B Restaurant Manager to oversee the day-to-day Food & Beverage operations and ensure excellent guest experience, service quality, and business performance. The ideal candidate should have 5-6 years of experience in F&B operations, preferably in a premium restaurant, bar, lounge, or nightlife environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Food & Beverage operations and ensure smooth functioning of the restaurant and service areas.
• Lead, train, and manage the F&B service team to maintain high service standards.
• Ensure excellent guest experience and handle customer feedback, complaints, and special requests professionally.
• Monitor daily sales, revenue, and F&B operational performance.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth and timely food and beverage service.
• Ensure proper food and beverage presentation, service standards, hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Manage staff schedules, attendance, shift planning, and daily task allocation.
• Monitor F&B inventory, stock levels, wastage, and consumption.
• Ensure effective control of food and beverage costs and minimize operational wastage.
• Monitor billing, cash handling, and POS operations as per company procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and communicate daily targets and operational requirements to the team.
• Coordinate with the kitchen, bar, purchase, and management teams for smooth operations.
• Drive F&B sales through upselling, promotions, and excellent customer service.
• Handle peak-hour operations, events, and special guest requirements efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with F&B hygiene, safety, and company standards.
• Prepare daily sales and operational reports and share updates with management.

Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelors degree/Diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 4–5 years of experience in F&B operations.
• Strong experience in restaurant, bar, lounge, or premium F&B operations.
• Good knowledge of food and beverage service standards and restaurant operations.
• Experience in team handling, staff scheduling, and shift management.
• Strong understanding of F&B inventory, stock control, wastage, and cost management.
• Good knowledge of POS systems, billing, and cash handling.
• Strong sales, upselling, and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage peak-hour operations.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Candidates with experience in premium restaurants, bars, lounges, pubs, or nightlife establishments will be preferred.