Salary: £20,000 - £30,000, Full- time
Located in Surbiton near Kingston upon Thames
We are looking for passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager for our expanding family run restaurant in Surbiton. Sarab is a Persian restaurant with unique character and we’re growing fast! The atmosphere in Sarab is fast-paced and vibrant, with strong emphasis on quality food and always the best service. So if you have buckets of energy, a passion for amazing food and customer service then get in touch! There is lots to learn and grow, as Sarab is growing and expanding.
Responsibilities
As a restaurant manager you’ll need to:
• take responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant;
• analyse and plan restaurant sales levels and profitability;
• organise marketing activities, such as promotional events and discount schemes;
• prepare reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales;
• create and execute plans for department sales, profit and staff development;
• set budgets or agree them with senior management;
• plan and coordinate menus;
• coordinate the operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts;
• recruit, train, manage and motivate staff;
• respond to customer queries and complaints;
• meet and greet customers, organise table reservations and offer advice about menu and wine choices;
• maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety;
• check stock levels, order supplies and prepare cash drawers and petty cash.
Skills
You will need to have:
• Previous experience in a similar role
• excellent interpersonal skills for diplomatically handling staff and customers;
• strong written and oral communication skills for managing business admin and personnel matters;
• the ability to cope under pressure since restaurant management can be challenging;
• good business awareness for achieving successful performance;
• team working skills to be able to lead a team and be a part of it;