Restaurant Operations Manager

Restaurant Operations Manager — Saffron Kitchen

Location: Ponnoth Road, Kaloor, Kochi
Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Salary: ₹35,000–₹45,000 per month, depending on experience and capability

About the Role

Saffron Kitchen is looking for an experienced Restaurant Operations Manager to take responsibility for the daily running of our restaurant.

We need a dependable person who can independently manage staff, purchasing, kitchen coordination, inventory and customer service, ensuring smooth operations even when the owners are away.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily restaurant operations, from opening to closing.
• Manage staff recruitment, duty schedules, attendance, training and performance.
• Plan and oversee grocery, seafood and other purchases, checking quality, quantities and prices.
• Coordinate with kitchen and service teams to maintain food quality, consistency and timely service.
• Maintain accurate stock records and control food wastage, spoilage and unnecessary expenses.
• Monitor sales, billing, cash reconciliation and daily expenses.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety and hygiene standards throughout the restaurant.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve complaints professionally.
• Manage supplier relationships and maintain purchase and payment records.
• Provide the owners with clear daily reports on sales, expenses, stock and operational issues.
• Identify practical ways to improve service, control costs and increase profitability.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience managing a restaurant independently.
• Practical knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, food costing and staff management.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using restaurant billing/POS systems and basic spreadsheets.
• Ability to communicate effectively with local staff, suppliers and customers.
• A responsible, organised approach with clear accountability for cash, stock and purchases.
• Experience in Kerala cuisine or seafood restaurant operations would be an advantage.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed with your updated CV. Please mention your previous restaurant management experience, the size of the team you managed, your current location and your earliest joining date.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, leads the team and keeps the restaurant running consistently every day.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person