Restaurant Manager

About the Company

Central Inn Souq Waqif Hotel is located in the lively Souq Waqif district of Doha, Qatar. The hotel offers guests easy access to local attractions, shopping, and dining experiences, catering to both business and leisure travelers. It values delivering a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, encouraging staff development and innovation aimed at boosting guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Role Summary

The Restaurant Manager position is a full-time, on-site role responsible for overseeing all restaurant activities at Central Inn Souq Waqif Hotel. Key duties include managing daily dining and bar operations, supervising staff, ensuring top-tier food and beverage service standards, and maintaining high customer satisfaction through effective service and guest feedback management.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize staff schedules and lead team briefings before service periods.
• Supervise both front-of-house and bar operations to uphold service excellence.
• Collaborate closely with kitchen staff to coordinate seamless service delivery.
• Manage inventory control, ordering processes, cash handling, and POS operations.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and coach restaurant personnel to maintain a skilled team.
• Support marketing and promotional efforts to drive restaurant revenue.
• Analyze performance metrics to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction with the ability to professionally manage guest feedback.
• Experienced in hiring processes including interviewing, training, and team coaching within restaurant settings.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with guests, kitchen teams, and staff.
• Good understanding of food and beverage operations, including menu knowledge and basic food safety practices.
• Proven background in restaurant or hotel food and beverage management, ideally with prior supervisory or managerial roles.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Competency with basic computer applications and POS systems; inventory and ordering management experience is a plus.
• Educational qualifications in Hospitality Management or related disciplines preferred.
• Leadership aptitude and problem-solving capability within diverse cultural environments.