Restaurant Manager

We are looking for an experienced, energetic and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead the daily front-of-house operation and ensure a welcoming, professional and consistently high-quality guest experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• • Daily Operations: Manage the day-to-day restaurant operation and ensure service runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • Team Management: Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training and development of the restaurant team and prepare effective staff schedules.
  • Service Leadership: Lead the front-of-house team by example and maintain high standards of service, presentation and professionalism.
  • Kitchen & Restaurant Coordination: Work closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth communication and seamless service between front and back of house.
  • Guest Experience: Welcome guests, monitor satisfaction and respond quickly and professionally to any concerns or special requests.
  • Training & Team Culture: Coach and motivate employees while creating a positive, respectful and team-oriented working environment.
  • Operational Controls: Manage POS procedures, daily sales reporting, cash controls and restaurant inventory.
  • Safety & Hygiene: Ensure all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards are consistently maintained.
  • Restaurant Presentation: Ensure the restaurant, bar and guest areas are always well presented and ready for service.

Requirements:

• • Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager or Restaurant Supervisor, preferably in a busy quality restaurant, resort or hospitality environment.
  • Strong hospitality and customer-service mindset.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and solving problems as they arise.
  • Experience with POS systems, inventory controls and daily sales reconciliation.
  • Hands-on, energetic and able to lead by example.
  • Fluent in English; Dutch, Spanish and/or Papiamentu are an advantage.
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
  • Valid driving license preferred.
  • Professional, representative and a strong team player.

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality, people and creating memorable guest experiences, and who wants to play an important role in building BAR BOCA into one of Curaçao’s most distinctive waterfront dining destinations.