Restaurant Manager
- Oversee daily front-of-house and kitchen operations across dine-in, takeaway and delivery services.
- Manage staff recruitment, training, rostering and performance, while maintaining customer service and food-safety standards.
- Control stock, purchasing, labour and operating costs, and contribute to menu planning, promotions and operational improvements.
RK LINCOLN PTY LTD (ABN 36 648 447 901), trading as Indian Express - Authentic Indian Cuisine offers authentic Indian cuisine, including curries, tandoori dishes, breads, rice dishes and Indian street-food items, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery services.
Indian Express - Authentic Indian Cuisine is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Restaurant Manager to join its team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the restaurant across front-of-house and kitchen service, including dine-in, takeaway and delivery operations.
- Work with chefs and management on menu planning and review, taking into account customer preferences, business needs and the style of cuisine offered.
- Monitor restaurant expenses, labour and operating costs, maintain relevant records and contribute to budgeting and sustainable business performance.
- Manage stock levels, purchasing and the timely ordering of food, beverages and other supplies, while maintaining effective supplier relationships.
- Recruit, train, roster and supervise restaurant employees, allocate duties and monitor staff performance to maintain service standards.
- Maintain high customer service standards, respond to guest feedback and resolve complaints or service issues professionally.
- Monitor the quality of food and service and coordinate with kitchen and service staff to address operational or quality concerns.
- Ensure restaurant and service areas are clean, organised and compliant with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Coordinate reservations, functions and group bookings where required, including appropriate staffing and service arrangements.
- Support marketing and promotional activities aimed at attracting customers, increasing sales and strengthening repeat business.
- Review restaurant procedures with management and implement practical improvements to workflow, service efficiency and the overall customer experience.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant qualification in Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a similar restaurant management role.
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, customer service and staff supervision.
- Experience with rostering, stock control, purchasing and cost management.
- Ability to coordinate front-of-house and kitchen operations in a busy restaurant environment.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Ability to manage customer feedback and maintain high service standards.
- Experience in an Indian restaurant or similar cuisine environment will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- A permanent, full-time position with an established Indian restaurant.
- Annual salary of $90,000 plus 12% superannuation.
- A supportive and professional working environment.
- Opportunity to manage the day-to-day operations of a busy restaurant in Hahndorf.
- Exposure to dine-in, takeaway and delivery restaurant operations.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a restaurant service team.
- Stable employment with an established hospitality business.
- Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing growth and performance of the restaurant.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Restaurant Manager looking for a full-time opportunity with Indian Express - Authentic Indian Cuisine, we would like to hear from you.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Apply now to join the Indian Express - Authentic Indian Cuisine team.
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