Restaurant Manager

About the Role

W Hotels is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations in Riyadh. This full-time role involves supervising staff, maintaining service and sanitation standards, and contributing to guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage employees, overseeing all day-to-day operations.
• Maintain high service and sanitation standards across restaurant, bar/lounge, and room service areas.
• Assist with menu planning and support servers and hosts during peak meal periods.
• Review staffing levels to ensure operational needs, guest service, and financial objectives are met.
• Determine training needs and implement plans to achieve departmental goals.

Leadership and Management

• Lead, influence, and encourage team members using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advocate for sound financial and business decision-making, demonstrating honesty and integrity.
• Serve as a role model, fostering mutual trust, respect, and cooperation within the team.
• Identify developmental needs of staff and provide coaching, mentoring, or other support to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work effectively.
• Ensure and maintain high productivity levels among employees.
• Provide leadership, vision, and direction to align and prioritize departmental goals efficiently.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure compliance with all food and beverage policies, standards, and procedures through training, supervision, follow-up, and hands-on management.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, including food handling and sanitation standards.
• Verify that staff understand and comply with local, state, and federal liquor laws.
• Monitor alcohol beverage service to ensure compliance with local regulations.

Team Collaboration

• Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees.
• Ensure employees foster similar collaborative relationships within the team.
• Establish clear guidelines to ensure employees understand expectations and operational parameters.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in restaurant management. The role requires a leader who can effectively manage daily operations, maintain high standards, and develop team members while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.