Restaurant Manager

You will be responsible for leading and engaging with your team whilst demonstrating an excellent customer focus and committment to creating a great dining experience for our valued customers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Overseeing the daily operations of the venue - including but not limited to restaurant opening and closing and staff coordination during service.

·         Planning menus in consultation with Chefs.

·         Arranging the purchasing and ordering of stock and pricing of menu items according to budget.

·         Maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions.

·         Ensuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance.

·         Daily cash handling and reconciliation.

·         Engaging with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service and ensuring the venue receives quality reviews.

·         Communicating effectively with management and the team to ensure a seamless and memorable guest experience.

·         Hiring, training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff.

·         Required take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders.

·         Along with the Events Manager, plan, coordinate and execute all functions and events.

·         Liaise regularly with the Head Chef, Events Manager and General Manager about daily operations, upcoming bookings and events.

· Achieve financial targets and budgets relating to wages and cost of goods control.

Ideal Candidate must :

· Must posses a Positive and professional attitude, a naturally friendly and engaging personality who is committed, dependable and enjoys a challenge.

·         Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in both English and Turkish (highly preferable is but not mandatory).

·         Management experience in a similar setting - Smart Casual Dining in Turkish Restaurant

·         A ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

·         Calm and caring leadership style who understands the importance of a positive team culture.

·         Knowledge of Turkish food & both Turkish and local wines.

·         A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager or related experience.

·         Experience coordinating rosters for a large team

· Required to work on weekends.

·         Knowledge of booking systems (experience with Quandoo preferred).

·         A willingness to go above and beyond with an eagerness to grow personally and professionally.

·         Have a big picture approach while ensuring the daily deliverables are being met.

·         Qualification in Diploma of Hospitality or equivalent.