Restaurant Manager

Description:

• Working with the Café team to ensure the overall flow of operations of the Café is optimally implemented and the Café is the first choice of workplace dining and catering for all staff in the building
• Ensure that the front of house and call orders are well controlled to ensure optimum service delivery and complete recording of sales
• Ensure that the chefs are preparing meals timeously in accordance with the days menu and catering orders
• Assist with the appointment and on-the-job training of catering personnel
• Overseeing and managing all catering staff in the unit and ensure that their duties are being carried out to the fullest of their potential
• Plan the set menu items and any specials as well as provide recipes and preparation
• Oversee the cooking and food preparation, and be available to prepare meals when required by the day or weeks demand
• Quality check prepared meals before they are served or delivered to customers
• Prepare nutritious vegan meals and sourcing vegan ingredients
• Being mindful of and catering for special dietary requirements with appealing
• Sourcing and procurement of ingredients and catering supplies from reputable and affordable suppliers
• Inspection of the front of house, serving areas and kitchen daily for cleanliness and good hygiene
• Addressing and resolving any complaints and suggestions at the outset and escalating when necessary to Executive Management
• Optimising the Pilot management system to its fullest functionality and maintaining the system monthly
• Partner with the Marketing Department on campaigns, branding material and promotions
• Partner with the Events Department on campaigns and packages
• Applicant must be able to do forecast planning, in order to be to source ingredients, plan for extra staffing while maintaining the budget set out by the company. Specific Job Requirements
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Restaurant Manager, or Food and Beverage Manger or Head Chef in a busy commercial enterprise;