Restaurant Manager

Kimpton; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious luxury hotel as a Restaurant Manager, where your leadership and organizational skills will shine. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while managing staff and inventory. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with talented teams to deliver top-notch service. With a focus on quality control and guest relations, you will play a vital role in enhancing the dining experience. If you are passionate about hospitality and have a background in luxury hotel management, this is an exciting opportunity to elevate your career in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role within an international luxury hotel.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant opening and closing procedures to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage staff schedules and conduct training for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Guest Relations

Financial Management

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration

Higher education qualification in Business Administration

Job description

Opening Procedures: Oversee the opening of the restaurant, ensuring everything is set up and ready for service.

Staff Briefing: Conduct a morning briefing with the team to discuss the day's schedule, special events, and any important updates.

Operations Management

Service Supervision: Monitor the dining area during service to ensure smooth operations and address any issues that arise.

Quality Control: Ensure that food and beverage quality meets the hotel's standards. Conduct regular taste tests and presentation checks.

Customer Interaction

Guest Relations: Greet and interact with guests, addressing any concerns or special requests to ensure a positive dining experience.

Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from guests to continuously improve service and offerings.

Staff Management

Scheduling: Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak times.

Training and Development: Train new staff and provide ongoing development opportunities for existing team members.

Administrative Tasks

Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels of food, beverages, and supplies. Place orders as needed to maintain stock.

Financial Management: Monitor the restaurant's financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and revenue tracking.

Coordination with Kitchen: Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure timely and accurate food preparation and delivery.

Event Planning: Collaborate with the events team to organize and execute special events, such as weddings, conferences, and private parties.

Compliance and Safety

Health and Safety: Ensure that all health and safety regulations are followed, including food safety and sanitation standards.

Policy Adherence: Ensure that all staff adhere to the hotel's policies and procedures.

Evening Wrap-Up

Closing Procedures: Oversee the closing of the restaurant, ensuring all tasks are completed and the area is secure.

Review and Plan: Reflect on the day's operations, review any feedback received, and plan for the next day's activities.

Working as a Restaurant Manager in a luxury hotel is both challenging and rewarding, requiring strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences.

What we need from you

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree, higher education qualification or equivalent in Hotel Administration / Business Administration
• Two to Three years prior tenure in a similar role
• International luxury hotel chain background
• GCC exposure
• English Fluency is required
• Arabic Fluency is preferred

Company Industry

• Hotels
• Hospitality

Department / Functional Area

• Chefs
• F&B
• Front Desk