UAE Advise

A well-known and well-reputed Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of  “Restaurant Manager”.

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under it’s umbrella – SALT, Switch, Parker’s, Candy, Grind, Somewhere and Public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare schedules for all personnel according to the forecast and within the limits of the manning guide, to ensure adequate manpower at all times and under the guidance of the General Manager – Brand.

•Conduct regular training sessions with the assigned team in line with departmental SOP’s.

•Conduct the job training of future Assistant Manager’s if the situation calls for. · Prepare and issue duty schedules for the assigned team.

•Ensure the proper appearance and grooming of assigned team members. · Evaluate the performance of the assigned team and internal promotions.

•Shortlist new potential employees for development.

•Handle the welcome and seating of arriving guests with the assistance of the hostess.

•Maintain a professional relationship with the outlet patrons.

•Resolve guest complaints immediately.

•Be actively involved in the outlets promotional activities.

•Establish a close working relationship with the kitchen and liaises with the chef about menu changes and menu presentations.

•Works in close contact with the Chefs and Kitchen employees as well as cashiers to ensure a smooth operation

•Giving instruction and recommendations to employees to complete daily tasks

•Act as a coordinator for any guest complaint between kitchen staff, service staff and guest

•Follows up that food and beverage is served and cleared according to the standards and sequence of service

•Controls food and beverage inventory and maintains the stock

•Ensures operating equipment is sufficient and in the finest condition and highest quality

•Understands and follow up on health, safety, fire and emergency procedures and reports accidents and safety hazards.

•Follows up on clean uniforms and that the highest standards of grooming and personal hygiene of the staff are maintained

•Attends meetings as directed or required

•Performs any other duty as required

OTHER DUTIES

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the organisation.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

•Responsible attitude

•Ability to prioritize work

•Good at planning ahead

•Remain calm under pressure

•Decision making abilities

•Proficient in MS Office

•Time management

•Accurate record keeping

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field Minimum Diploma in Hospitality Management or Administration EXPERIENCE Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a manager in a restaurant UAE experience preferred

Hospitality and Restaurants