Restaurant Manager

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily Front of House and Back of House operations in Boca Raton. You will deliver superior service, respond to complaints, supervise shifts, and maintain product quality while researching new vendors.

You will also manage costs, prepare revenue/expense reports, and promote the brand through local events. Strong F&B knowledge and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Restaurant Manager or equivalent (e.g., Restaurant General Manager, Hospitality Manager).
• Proven customer service experience as a manager.
• Extensive food and beverage knowledge; ability to recall ingredients/dishes for customers and staff.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software like OpenTable and PeachWorks.
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills.
• Acute financial management skills; budget oversight and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily Front of House and Back of House restaurant operations.
• Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints.
• Regularly review product quality and research new vendors.
• Organize and supervise shifts.
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity.
• Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils, and cleaning products.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.
• Manage the restaurant's image and suggest ways to improve it.
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste.
• Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly, and annual revenues and expenses.
• Promote the brand in the local community through events and social media.
• Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices.
• Implement policies and protocols to maintain future restaurant operations.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Customer service management

F&B knowledge

Financial management

Staff training

Education

BSc in Business Administration

Tools

OpenTable

PeachWorks

Job description

• Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations.
• Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints.
• Regularly review product quality and research new vendors
• Organize and supervise shifts
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity.
• Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils, and cleaning products.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.
• Manage the restaurants good image and suggest ways to improve it
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste.
• Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly, and annual revenues and expenses.
• Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
• Recommend ways to reach a broader audience (e.g. discounts and social media ads)
• Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices
• Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations.

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Restaurant Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Hospitality Manager
• Proven customer service experience as a manager
• Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff
• Familiarity with restaurant management software, like OpenTable and PeachWorks
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
• Acute financial management skills
• BSc degree in Business Administration; hospitality management or culinary schooling is a plus