Restaurant & Bar Manager

Restaurant & Bar Manager

Stroud

Salary: Competitive

Seeking a passionate and experienced Restaurant and Bar Manager to join our dynamic team and oversee the operations of our highly acclaimed rosette-rated restaurant. As the Restaurant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional dining experiences, maintaining high standards of food quality and service, and driving the overall success of our establishment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the restaurant: including front-of-house and back-of-house activities.

• Enhance customer satisfaction and increase sales:

• Supervise and manage all restaurant staff: Effectively lead and motivate a comprehensive team of front-of-house staff, including servers, bartenders, hosts, and bussers. Ensure staff members are properly trained, equipped, and aligned with the restaurant's values and standards.

• Conduct regular staff training sessions: Organize and facilitate training sessions to enhance staff knowledge of food, beverage, and service standards. Encourage continuous learning and development opportunities for team members.

• Recruit, hire, and train new staff members

• Manage the restaurant's budget: Maintain a sound financial management system, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and maximizing profitability. Monitor expenses, track revenue, and identify areas for cost-saving measures.

• Monitor food costs and inventory levels: Effectively oversee the purchasing, storing, and managing of food and beverage items. Implement strategies to optimize food costs, maintain inventory levels, and minimize waste.

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of food: Ensure the consistent quality and presentation of food items, adhering to recipes, standards, and safety regulations. Collaborate with the kitchen staff to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

• Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.

• Prepare and present reports to management: Provide regular reports to the Executive Chef/General Manager on restaurant operations, financial performance, and customer feedback.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Restaurant Manager in a fine-dining restaurant setting, with experience in a rosette-rated restaurant preferred

• Proven track record of success in managing and leading a team of restaurant staff in a high-pressure environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities

• Detail-oriented and highly organized approach to work

• Passion for fine dining and a commitment to excellence

• Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures

• Up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and practices

Benefits:

• Competitive salary