A Restaurant Manager, at The Chubby Cherub, runs the day-to-day operations of a dining establishment. Their duties include managing the staff and operations, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring staff are safe and that all food safety procedures are followed according to regulations. Having keen attention to detail and being able to prioritise tasks are some of the key qualities required for a Restaurant Manager.
Restaurant Manager duties and responsibilities
A Restaurant Manager manages a large staff and may be required to fill in for any employee in a restaurant. Some of the important duties and responsibilities typically involve:
- Organising staff shifts and scheduling
- Providing excellent customer service
- Leading by example
- Planning menus
- Working with food and drink suppliers
- Ensuring all food safety procedures are strictly followed according to sanitary regulations
- Following all company policy and procedures regarding dealing with cash, equipment and property
- Cleaning the kitchen according to regulatory guidelines
- Maintaining safe working conditions
- Auditing inventory levels to ensure product availability, and ordering products as necessary
- Recruiting and training staff
- Working closely with management to meet revenue objectives
- Implementing appropriate strategies to resolve adverse trends and improve sales
