Restaurant Manager | Lead Ops, Guest Experience & Growth

Vida Plena; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Group discounts

Wellbeing program

Team events

Career progression

Job summary

Vida Plena in Lisbon is seeking a Restaurant Manager to drive venue success through operational excellence and guest satisfaction. You will balance strategic vision with daily execution, guiding your team toward consistency, care, and lasting impact.

Responsibilities include maintaining high service standards, leading and inspiring the team, managing budgets and labor costs, handling challenges, ensuring health and safety, recruiting and coaching staff, and coordinating with HQ to implement best

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hospitality with proven leadership and management experience.
• Skilled in FOH and BOH coordination, logistics, HR, and financial oversight.
• Fluent in English; local language skills as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high service standards and ensure a positive dining experience for guests.
• Lead and inspire the team; achieve operational targets and manage budgets.
• Develop budgets, optimize labor costs, and adjust spending to boost profitability.
• Handle unforeseen challenges promptly with effective problem-solving.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards with HACCP protocols.
• Recruit, train, and motivate staff; provide ongoing feedback and growth.
• Oversee opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and financial records.
• Collaborate with HQ to implement best practices across venues.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Budget management

Staff training

Operations

HACCP knowledge

English fluency

Job description

Vida Plena in Lisbon is seeking a Restaurant Manager to drive venue success through operational excellence and guest satisfaction. You will balance strategic vision with daily execution, guiding your team toward consistency, care, and lasting impact.

Responsibilities include maintaining high service standards, leading and inspiring the team, managing budgets and labor costs, handling challenges, ensuring health and safety, recruiting and coaching staff, and coordinating with HQ to implement best