Restaurant Manager at Smart Partners Consulting Limited

Smart Partners Consulting Limited is a leading indigenous HR Consulting Firm in Nigeria located in Lagos with services offered in Recruitment, Outsourcing, Training and HR Consulting. We are a growing firm providing services to top leading companies across the Oil & Gas, IT, Banking Industries and many others using our world class recruiting process with vibrant, talented and passionate team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Restaurant Manager

Location: Lagos
Industry: Hospitality
Reports to: Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Job Scope

• Under the general guidance and direction of the Director of Food and Beverage, or his/her delegate and within the limits of the Hotel's Policies and Procedures, the Restaurant Manager will be responsible for coordinating functions and activities pertaining to the smooth running of the restaurant.
• He/she would be responsible for providing functional assistance and direction to the Food and Beverage operations of the restaurant as assigned and under the general guidance and direction of the Food & Beverage Director, or his/her delegate.
• He or she is expected to comply with standard of Service and operating procedures

Key Job Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day functioning of all restaurant employees, facilities, sales and costs.
• Supervises co-ordinates and directs the prompt, efficient and courteous service of Food & Beverage in the restaurant.
• Controls and analyses, on an on-going basis, the following:
  • Quality levels of production.
  • Guest Satisfaction.
  • Merchandising and marketing.
  • Operating costs.
  • Sanitation, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensures adherence to Opening and Closing procedures as well as bill paying procedures
• Establishes and maintains good relations with other members of Food and Beverage including Kitchen, Stewarding and Room Service.
• Conducts, under the guidance of the Food & Beverage Director and the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, such functions as interviewing, hiring, employee orientation, on-the-job performance, coaching, counseling to ensure appropriate staffing and productivity.
• Develops formal training plans and implements on the job training sessions for restaurant employees in conjunction with the training Department.
• Attends and contributes to the daily Food & Beverage briefings and monthly meetings.
• Conducts pre-meal briefings and maintains productive relationship with Executive Chef.
• Participates in service as necessary and in accordance with the requirements and practices of the restaurant.
• Ensures hotel grooming and appearance standards of the staff in the restaurant are met.
• Controls stocks for daily use in restaurant to ensure service requirements are met.
• Schedules guest reservations and arranges for private event in the restaurant, in line with the HotelТs policy
• Participates in the preparation of the Food & Beverage department budget and goals.
• Conducts all administrative work required, including but not limited to:
  • Attendance records.
  • Duty Roster.
  • Guest index.
  • Log book
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superior from time to time.

Background, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management or any other related course.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience with at least 4 yearsТ Supervisory role in a Five
• Star Hotel playing similar role
• Very Strong Knowledge of Food, Wine and Service
• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver on deadlines
• Good Planning and Organizing Skills
• He/she must be able to delegate and possess Leadership Skills
• He/she must be Detailed Oriented, show good problem solving skills and must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2020.