Restaurant Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilitie Guest Experience & Floor Management

• Hospitality Leadership: Embody the warmth of Italian dining; greet regular guests, manage VIP reservations, and actively handle tableside inquiries or complaints with grace.
• Wine & Beverage Service: Collaborate with the Sommelier or Beverage Manager to oversee our wine program. Confidently recommend or train staff on classic Italian wine regions (e.g., Chianti, Barolo, Pinot Grigio) and aperitivo culture.
• Service Pacing: Supervise the floor during busy lunch and dinner shifts to ensure optimal table turnover and seamless, unhurried pacing between courses (Antipasti to Dolce).

Team Training & Leadership

• Staff Upselling Programs: Train, mentor, and motivate waitstaff on menu storytelling—explaining regional Italian ingredients, daily pasta specials, and traditional preparation techniques to maximize average check sizes.
• Scheduling & Labour: Create weekly staff rosters balanced against historic sales data, seasonal rushes, and budget limits.
• Compliance & Culture: Enforce strict grooming standards, service etiquettes, and compliance with local health, safety, and alcohol licensing regulations.

Financials & Inventory Administration

• P&L Responsibility: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets. Identify areas to minimize food/beverage wastage and optimize front-of-house operational costs.
• Stock & Vendor Liaison: Oversee inventory levels for bar items, specialized Italian glassware, and front-of-house supplies. Coordinate with kitchen teams regarding imported specialty items (e.g., cheeses, cured meats).
• POS & Reporting: Manage cash drawers, close daily POS reports, and provide data-driven feedback to ownership regarding menu performance and customer trends.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager in a premium casual, fine dining, or standalone authentic Italian restaurant.
• Culinary Knowledge: Strong familiarity with Italian menu terminology, regional dishes, cheese/charcuterie profiles, and basic Italian wine pairings.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with modern restaurant POS software (e.g., Petpooja, POSist, Toast), reservation platforms (e.g., EazyDiner, OpenTable), and basic MS Excel for budgeting.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills. A basic understanding of conversational Italian phrases is a major advantage but not mandatory.
• Problem Solving: Ability to remain calm and decisive under the high-pressure environment of peak weekend dinner rushes.

Pay: ₹24,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person