About this role
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A Hospitality company is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
- Job Title: Restaurant Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and guest-focused Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and deliver consistently high standards of food and beverage service.
- The successful candidate will manage people and service delivery, maintain guest satisfaction, control costs, and support revenue growth.
- This role requires strong operational leadership and proven restaurant management experience in a hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
Restaurant Operations and Service Delivery:
- Oversee daily service, opening and closing routines, and smooth restaurant operations.
- Coordinate staffing, dining room readiness, reservations, seating, and guest flow.
- Maintain high standards of food presentation, service quality, cleanliness, and ambience.
- Enforce service procedures and coordinate with kitchen and other departments.
- Monitor order processing and service speed to improve guest experience.
Team Leadership and Performance Management:
- Supervise, coach, train, motivate, and evaluate restaurant personnel.
- Prepare duty rosters and deploy appropriate staffing levels across shifts.
- Conduct pre-service briefings and communicate service and performance expectations.
- Identify training needs, address performance gaps, and maintain discipline.
- Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional guest service.
Guest Experience and Customer Relations:
- Ensure attentive, courteous, and professional guest interactions.
- Resolve complaints and service concerns promptly and appropriately.
- Monitor satisfaction and implement changes that improve the dining experience.
- Build relationships with regular customers and encourage repeat business.
Financial Performance and Cost Control:
- Monitor daily sales and progress against agreed revenue targets.
- Support budgets, operational plans, and profitability improvement initiatives.
- Control food and beverage costs, stock usage, wastage, and other operating expenses.
- Ensure accurate billing, payment handling, and sales reconciliation.
- Coordinate supplies and inventory levels with relevant departments.
Health, Safety and Compliance:
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Enforce food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
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Inspect restaurant facilities and ensure equipment issues are addressed promptly.
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Ensure compliance with approved policies and standard operating procedures.
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Qualifications and Requirements
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Degree or HND in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or related fields
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At least 4 years of relevant restaurant experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
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Prior restaurant management or supervision experience in the hospitality industry is mandatory.
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Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, service standards, and guest relations.
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Proven staff management, cost control, and revenue performance experience.
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Familiarity with restaurant POS systems, stock controls, and sales reports.
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Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
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Ability to perform well during busy service periods and maintain attention to detail.
Salary
N350,000 - N400,000 monthly (Negotiable).
Application Closing Date
4th December, 2026.
Note: This is an urgent hire.