Our client, an all-villa resort set amidst the tropical gardens and white powdery beaches of the Southeast Coast of Zanzibar Island is seeking to hire an experienced Restaurant Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for. The ideal candidate must have a relevant Bachelor’s degree or diploma preferably from Utalii College, a Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in managing a high-end restaurant in a Beach Boutique resort and must be willing to relocate to Zanzibar.

Key Responsibilities

Organize, supervise, and evaluate food and beverage service operations, ensuring smooth functioning from morning opening to late-night closing.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and ambience in the restaurant and bar/lounge areas, adhering to HACCP points.

Study and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), proposing changes for consistent adherence.

Follow directions and instructions from superiors, including the Director, without question, ensuring strict adherence to laid-down procedures.

Ensure team grooming and personal grooming standards are always maintained.

Stand by safety procedures and emergency management protocols, including medical response and rescue.

Understand and work in alignment with the company’s mission, vision, and objectives, as guided by GM and HQ administrators.

Maintain property care, including regular maintenance (R&M) and creating the best ambiance.

Care for operating equipment to ensure a long shelf life and optimal performance.

Submit daily checklists provided by GM/directors and update them accordingly.

Monitor and ensure timely achievement of Return on Investment (ROI) targets set for the outlet.

Enforce order and discipline within the department, taking necessary disciplinary actions as per procedures.

Ensure staff uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), and grooming standards are maintained.

Enhance dedicated waiter processes for personalized service to guests, limiting the number of personnel attending to each table.

Work on menu design to maintain attractiveness and high yield.

Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor’s degree or diploma preferably from Utalii College.

Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in managing a high-end restaurant in a Beach Boutique resort.

Proficient in PMS like Ezee latest cloud-based version and IDS.

Skilled in compiling and analyzing analytics for forecasting.

Proficient in PMS like Ezee latest cloud-based version and IDS.

Skilled in compiling and analyzing analytics for forecasting.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

*** Summit Recruitment & Search, as a policy, does not charge any fee as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement***

Salary: Monthly Gross Salary: Ksh 130,000 (Approx. USD 1000)

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania

Career Level: Mid - Level

Job Type: Full Time

Deadline for applications: 5th May 2024