Restaurant & Lounge Manager (Fine Dining) at Elvaridah Limited

At Elvaridah, we emphasize on the critical matters and prospects of organizations such as business growth, strategy, planning, marketing, structure, and people management across different industries. We help companies focus on the growth of their businesses while aligning costs with strategy. With our all-inclusive approach and expertise, we capture values across the boundaries of any organization. Elvaridah focuses on optimizing all the different parts of a business as a unit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Restaurant & Lounge Manager (Fine Dining)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Restaurant & Lounge Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of a fine dining restaurant and lounge, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, high service standards, and efficient business performance.
• The role involves managing staff, maintaining quality service delivery, driving revenue, and upholding the brand’s luxury and hospitality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Operations Management:

• Oversee daily restaurant and lounge operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Ensure compliance with fine dining service standards and company policies.
• Monitor opening and closing procedures, service flow, and overall guest experience.

Guest Experience & Service Excellence:

• Maintain exceptional customer service standards in line with fine dining expectations.
• Handle guest feedback, complaints, and special requests professionally.
• Ensure a personalized and memorable dining experience for all guests.

Staff Management & Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and supervise front-of-house staff, including supervisors, servers, and hosts.
• Develop staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage for operations.
• Monitor performance, provide coaching, and enforce discipline where necessary.

Revenue & Financial Performance:

• Drive revenue growth through effective upselling, promotions, and service excellence.
• Monitor daily sales, expenses, and profitability.
• Implement cost control measures to optimize financial performance.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Oversee inventory of beverages, service items, and lounge supplies.
• Ensure proper stock management and minimize waste and losses.

Compliance & Health Standards:

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.

Brand & Ambience Management:

• Uphold the restaurant’s brand image, ambiance, and fine dining standards.
• Ensure music, lighting, décor, and overall atmosphere align with brand expectations.

Coordination with Kitchen & Bar:

• Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Ensure timely order execution and consistency in food and beverage quality.

Reporting & Administration:

• Prepare operational and performance reports for management.
• Maintain proper documentation, staff records, and compliance reports.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a fine dining restaurant or upscale lounge.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Good financial acumen and understanding of restaurant operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Relevant degree or certification in Hospitality Management is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specifed.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elvaridah.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.