Restaurant Manager

Location: Ahmedabad
Reports to: Owner / Operations Head
Age: 3040 years (preferred)
Gender: Male

1) Purpose of role

Lead all front- and back-of-house operations to deliver a premium guest experience while meeting revenue, cost, compliance, and team-performance targets.

2) Education requirements

• Required: BHM / B.Sc. in Hospitality / Hotel Management or equivalent; additional certification in F&B service or operations management is an advantage.

3) Minimum experience

• Total: 6-10 years in F&B, with at least 4-5 years in a managerial role in fine-dining or upscale multi-cuisine restaurants.
• Proven exposure to P&L management, inventory control, staffing, and statutory compliance in India.

4) Language proficiency

• Fluent in English, Hindi & Gujarati for reports, MIS, vendor communication, and guest interaction.

5) Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily FOH/BOH operations, reservations, and table turns to meet revenue targets.
• Drive P&L: control food cost, labour cost, wastage, and inventory; coordinate with finance for daily/weekly MIS.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, fire safety, Shops & Establishments, and local municipal requirements; maintain all statutory registers.
• Lead hiring, training, rostering, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as per policy and labour law.
• Maintain premium service standards: grooming, SOPs, guest recovery, VIP handling, and feedback loops (Google/Zomato/Swiggy).
• Coordinate with kitchen on menu engineering, specials, and quality consistency across cuisines.
• Manage vendor relationships (produce, meat, dairy, disposables) and negotiate rates without compromising quality.
• Oversee cash/POS reconciliation, billing accuracy, discounts, and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Strong command over cost control, inventory, and basic Excel/MIS.
• Knowledge of the Ahmedabad market, delivery aggregators, and banquet/corporate tie-ups is a plus.