Restaurant Manager

Artjuna Café - Hyderabad

Job Title: Restaurant Manager : Pre-Opening
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana (200 seating capicity)
Company: Artjuna Café (Franchise Partner)
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate (for onboarding & pre-opening planning phase)

About Artjuna

Artjuna is a well-loved Mediterranean café brand from Goa, known for its wholesome food, coffee, creative spaces, and community vibe. We are now expanding to Hyderabad with a brand-new café opening in the next 6 months, and we’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead this journey from the ground up.

Job Summary

We are hiring a Manager as our first team member for the Hyderabad location. This is a pre-opening leadership role ideal for someone who wants to take ownership, set up operations from scratch, and lead a team to deliver an outstanding Mediterranean F&B experience aligned with Artjuna’s brand values.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Opening Phase:

• Work closely with the franchise owner and Artjuna brand team to plan operations.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and onboarding of kitchen and service staff.
• Assist in vendor selection, setup of supply chain, POS, and inventory systems.
• Implement Artjuna’s SOPs and quality standards across departments.
• Coordinate with design team, kitchen planning, and marketing teams during setup.
• Be involved in Compliance of Licenses to run the Restaurant in Hyderabad.

Post-Opening Phase:

• Lead daily café operations, including kitchen, service, and barista teams.
• Ensure a consistent high standard of food quality, service, cleanliness, and guest experience. Also follow the FSSAI protocols of the State.
• Monitor performance, manage schedules, and oversee team discipline and morale.
• Handle inventory, stock control, wastage monitoring, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee guest feedback, conflict resolution, and maintain brand reputation.
• Track sales, costs, and assist in achieving profitability targets.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the F&B industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role, preferably in a café or large restaurant setup.
• Proven ability to set up and run operations independently.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Hands-on experience in both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Passion for hospitality, customer experience, and building a culture-driven team.
• Fluency in English & Hindi; local language is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and shape a flagship Café from its inception.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based incentives after launch.
• Exposure to a reputed F&B brand and scope for long-term growth.
• Creative, collaborative work culture with a strong sense of community.

To Apply:
Send your resume to samuel.ravikumar@artjuna.com
Website: www.artjuna.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person