Job title: Restaurant Manager

Location: [Company location]

Reports to: [General Manager, Area Manager, or Owner]

Employment type: [Full-time]

Job summary:

We're looking for a Restaurant Manager to run daily operations at [restaurant name]. The right person leads front-of-house teams, controls costs, and makes sure every guest gets great food and service.

Restaurant managers drive guest satisfaction, sales, and profit. Strong leadership and cost control keep the team stable, the guest experience consistent, and the business profitable.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead daily front-of-house operations and manage shifts during service.
• Hire, train, schedule, and coach servers, hosts, and bar staff.
• Build staff schedules in [7shifts, Toast, or the scheduling tool] to meet labor targets.
• Track sales, labor, and food and beverage costs against the budget.
• Order supplies and manage inventory with the kitchen team.
• Handle guest complaints and turn issues into positive experiences.
• Monitor online reviews and respond to guest feedback.
• Make sure the restaurant follows food safety, alcohol service, and health inspection rules.
• Follow labor laws for breaks, overtime, tips, and minor workers [or local equivalents].
• Plan promotions and local marketing to grow sales.

• [X]+ years of restaurant experience, including [X]+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Certified Food Protection Manager credential, such as ServSafe Manager [or a Level 3 Food Safety certificate (UK), Food Safety Supervisor certificate (AU), or FSSAI FoSTaC supervisor training (India)].
• Responsible alcohol service certification [such as TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol (US), a Personal Licence (UK), or an RSA certificate (AU)], where required.
• Experience with POS and scheduling systems.
• Working knowledge of P&L statements, labor costing, and inventory.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Team leadership.
• Guest service recovery.
• Cost and labor control.
• Scheduling and planning.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Clear communication.

• Degree in Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Experience opening a new restaurant.
• Experience with multi-unit or franchise operations.

• [Health, dental, and vision insurance, or private medical cover]
• [Retirement plan, such as a 401(k), pension, or superannuation]
• [Paid time off and holidays]
• [Performance bonus]
• [Dining discounts]
• [Salary range]