Restaurant Manager

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic and owner-minded Restaurant Manager for a dynamic and challenging operation, focused on results and continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity for professionals with strategic vision and results-oriented focus. 2. Seeking leadership profile, proactivity, and high adaptability. 3. Dynamic environment with ambition for growth and evolution. **JOB \| RESTAURANT MANAGER – HIGH-END** We are looking for a strategic, owner-minded Restaurant Manager to work in a dynamic, challenging, and results-driven operation. If you enjoy challenges, demonstrate initiative, are proactive, and can perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a results focus, this opportunity is for you. **Compensation:** We are open to your **salary expectations**, aiming to hire professionals whose delivery level and responsibilities match the position. We seek someone who truly **embraces the business as their own** and operates daily with an owner’s mindset: * Owner mentality: treats the business as if it were their own * Results focus: more execution than talk * Proactivity and initiative: doesn’t wait—makes things happen * High ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic environment * Analytical mindset: data-driven decision making * Leadership by example: role model for the team * Clear and objective communication with team and management * Adaptability: ability to handle constant change * Energy and willingness to grow alongside the company. Responsibilities and Duties Financial and Performance Management * Manage the unit’s full budget * Monitor P&L and propose corrective actions * Control cash flow and forecasts * Manage COGS by category and by product * Track revenue, average ticket, and margin targets * Analyze ABC curve and propose improvements to product mix and pricing Inventory and Procurement Management * Control inventory (receipts, issues, and audits) * Define minimum stock levels and reorder points * Negotiate with suppliers (price, delivery time, and quality) * Validate invoices and identify discrepancies * Control losses, waste, and variances * Ensure adherence to technical specifications and standardization People and Operations Management * Develop and manage work schedules * Lead, engage, and develop the team * Conduct onboarding and training for new employees * Deliver feedback and performance evaluations * Monitor turnover and implement retention strategies * Manage electronic timekeeping, overtime bank, and working hours * Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and legal regulations Operational Management and KPIs * Analyze sales and productivity metrics * Monitor customer experience (NPS and reviews) * Identify opportunities for operational improvement * Report to management with analytical and strategic insight * Implement continuous operational improvements WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU More than a manager, we seek someone who: * Solves problems before they occur * Maintains a critical eye and sense of urgency * Takes ownership within the operation * Has ambition for growth and evolution