Restaurant General Manager

A qualified Restaurant Manager for your requirements should excel in communication, manage restaurant operations and staff efficiently, oversee banquet sales, and successfully organize outdoor catering events as needed. Below is a comprehensive summary of the essential skills, duties, and requirements to seek in candidates.

Key Skills for Restaurant Manager

Strong verbal and written communication abilities, critical for guest interactions, staff leadership, and problem resolution.

Leadership and supervisory skills to train and motivate the team.

Excellent customer service mindset, ensuring guest satisfaction and managing complaints diplomatically.

Organizational skills for handling daily operations, stock, staffing, and compliance.

Adaptability to deal with dynamic restaurant environments and unexpected challenges.

Outdoor Catering Management

Proven ability to plan and execute catering events, with menu flexibility and logistics expertise.

Event-specific planning: visiting venues ahead of time, managing space and layout, and adapting plans quickly.

Experience with portable cooking and serving equipment, ensuring food safety and quality standards.

Clear delegation of roles for event team and cross-training staff as needed.

Handling client expectations regarding menus, dietary needs, and guest services.

Banquet Sales Experience

Skills in prospecting, networking, and generating banquet/event bookings.

Experience in negotiating contracts, managing event schedules, and responding to sales inquiries efficiently.

Coordinating with culinary, service, and technical teams to ensure all event arrangements exceed guest expectations.

Building and maintaining strong client relationships for repeat business.

Comfortable using reservation/order management software and developing sales reports.

Restaurant Operations Management

Overseeing front and back-of-house teams, managing inventory and ordering supplies.

Ensuring compliance with licensing, hygiene, and safety standards.

Marketing and promoting the restaurant to boost revenues and customer retention.

Problem-solving and dispute resolution for both staff and guests.

Financial management, including budget planning, reporting, and profitability assessment.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management is preferred but not strictly essential.

At least 3-5 years of restaurant management (including banquet/outdoor catering) experience is highly desirable.

Proficiency with relevant management software (POS, reservations, CRM) is beneficial.

Impeccable presentation and professionalism when representing the restaurant and during events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fatehgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person