Restaurant Manager, (Egyptians Only)

Restaurant Manager, (Egyptians Only)

Application Deadline: 30 April 2024

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Egypt - Cairo

Description
To produce an outstanding guest experience within the outlet concept by managing a service team in cooperation with the culinary team. The Restaurant / Outlet Manager provides a courteous, professional and efficient service in accordance with the outlet, hotel and Kempinski standards, driving sales and maximizes profit.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to Head of Department/ Assistant Head of Department.
• Responsible for Assistant Restaurant / Outlet Manager, Restaurant Supervisor, Restaurant Head Waiter / Waitress, Waiter / Waitress, Host / Hostess, Outlet Cashier.
• Set an example by reporting to duty punctually wearing business attire according to the hotels dress code & Kempinski grooming standards, maintaining a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Provide a professional and courteous service at all times and ensure that all employees of the assigned outlet follow the example.
•  Ensure that the place of work and surrounding area is kept clean and organised at all times.
•  Execute and demand the team to execute the highest level of service and set-up standards at all times.
•   Be knowledgeable of all services and products offered by the hotel.
• Understand thoroughly the concept of the outlet and train all employees of the outlet in regards to the concept.
• Set an example in terms of service, products and guidance of the team that reflects the concept.
• Actively participate in menu design in cooperation with the outlet Head Chef and Chef Sommelier / Sommelier.
• Organise tastings of daily dishes and new menus.
•  Know the restaurant scene and gastronomic character of the destination and be recognized in the market.
• Perform up selling for all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives.
•  Be knowledgeable to operate the existing POS system based on the trained responsibility level as assigned in the department.
• Produce reports and analysis of the outlet and present report in the monthly performance meeting.
• Lead the outlet efficiently in cost and expenses, constantly delivering the highest quality as well as driving high top line revenue and profit.
• Assist in preparation of the outlet’s budget.
•  Conduct monthly inventory of operating supplies and equipment together with the stewarding department.
• Obtain an account for the correct settlement of all sales and be overall responsible for outlet floats when and as required.
• Identify errors and correct them as required during set-up, service and breakdown of operations.
• Implement a flexible work schedule based on business patterns.
• Establish a pool of qualified and trained full and part time employees in conjunction with the hotel’s People Services Department.
• Ensure an effective payroll control through a flexible work force maximizing the utilization of part time employees and closely cooperating with other Food & Beverage departments.
•  Monitor operating supplies, equipment and reduce spoilage and wastage successfully.
•  Attend and contribute to all staff meetings, departmental trainings and hotel initiated trainings.
•  Manage daily or weekly meetings with the kitchen team and fostering team work to constantly develop the restaurant / outlet for more success.
• Attend all required trainings as described by the department.
•  Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to employees on preparation, guest profile, service and menu served.
•  Report incidents that require disciplinary actions immediately to the Head of Department.
•  Prepare and review outlet’s operations manual updates annually in accordance with the Assistant Head of Department.
•  Constantly improve the product quality by sourcing the best available products.
•  Support activities and cooperation with the suppliers.
•  Monitor and constantly improve quality and guest satisfaction of the outlet with the given tools (Leading Quality Assurance, Customer Satisfaction Survey).
•  Organise all required outlet specific trainings as described by the department.
•  Undertake reasonable tasks and secondary duties as appointed by the Head of Department.
•  Respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the hotel management.
•  Handle guest enquiries and complaints in the outlet in a courteous and efficient manner and report to Head of Department / Assistant Head of Department ensuring that the follow up is performed with the guest.
•  Ensure that the opening and closing procedures established for the outlet are followed.
• Act as Food & Beverage Duty Manager during the absence of the Food & Beverage Head of Department and Assistant Head of Department.
• Assign responsibilities to subordinates implementing a multi-tasking principle and check their performance periodically.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION:                               
BA/BSc in Hospitality Management or related field, preferably from hotel school or MBA.

EXPERIENCE:       
Minimum 2 years in F&B management role, preferably with a 5* Hotel chain.

LANGUAGE:
Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment 

• Local language – excellent oral and written skills.
• English – excellent oral and written skills.
• Additional language – beneficial.

 

About Kempinski
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