Restaurant Manager - Al Khayma Lounge | New Brand

**Job Summary:** The Restaurant Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling operations of the back and front of the house. **Job Duties \& Responsibilities:** * Overview the food preparation / presentation process, ensuring high quality items and conformity with the set standards and techniques of the brand’s food specifications * Ensure the effective implementation of service standards, operational procedures as per the brand set guidelines, in addition to health and safety regulations * Review the prepared wastage sheet, sales report, logbook, requisition forms and submit them to the Operations Manager on a daily basis * Promote, negotiate and handle catering orders for banquets / receptions and ensure smooth operation of take away orders * Review the monthly P\&L providing explanation when necessary, as well as planning the monthly and daily sales objectives taking necessary measures to meet them * Greet customers when needed, guarantee them an excellent dining experience and handle their complaints appropriately * Control the end of month inventory, monitor the food cost of the brand’s outlet and review against the operation’s budget * Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate his / her team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company **Job Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Hospitality Management * Minimum 5 years of experience in restaurant operations or hospitality management. * Minimum 3 years in a Restaurant Manager role. * Experience in upscale restaurants, fine dining venues, lounges, or luxury hospitality brands. * Strong leadership and people management skills. * Excellent guest relations and communication abilities. * Experience managing high\-volume restaurant operations. * Strong understanding of restaurant financials, operational controls, and service standards. * Experience with POS systems and reservation management system