Restaurant Manager

SLF Management Resources, Inc.; Antipolo; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

SLF Management Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager in Antipolo, Philippines to oversee daily operations, lead a dedicated team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while upholding food safety and brand standards.

You will handle opening/closing, inventory, cash handling, staff training, scheduling, and budget control, aiming for profitability without compromising service excellence. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Proven leadership and team-motivation skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Proficient in inventory control and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and opening/closing.
• Lead, train, and motivate staff to deliver outstanding service.
• Ensure health, safety, and food hygiene compliance.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Manage budgets and costs to improve profitability.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members.
• Communicate with head office and report on sales and staffing.
• Implement company policies and promotional campaigns.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming restaurant environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Food safety

Staff training

Communication

Time management

POS system

Job description

About the role

You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, maintaining high standards of food quality and service, and leading a dedicated team toward success. This role is critical to achieving business objectives and requires someone with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for hospitality.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations, including opening and closing procedures, inventory management, and cash handling
• Lead, train, supervise and motivate restaurant staff to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain high performance standards
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food hygiene regulations, conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective measures as needed
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation to maintain consistency with brand standards
• Manage budgets, control costs and work towards profitability targets whilst maintaining service excellence
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints professionally, resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction
• Recruit, interview and onboard new team members, conducting performance reviews and managing staff scheduling
• Maintain effective communication with head office, providing regular reports on sales, staffing and operational issues
• Implement and promote company policies, procedures and promotional campaigns across the restaurant
• Ensure the restaurant environment is clean, well-maintained and welcoming to all customers

About you

• Proven experience of 3+ years in restaurant management
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams effectively
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, health and hygiene standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, control costs and achieve financial targets
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in point of sale system
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Valid food handler certification or willingness to obtain one