Restaurant Manager
Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Main Function
- The Superior Luxury Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of a high-end dining establishment, ensuring exceptional guest experience, premium service delivery, and operational excellence in line with luxury hospitality standards.
- The role requires a refined professional with strong leadership, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of fine dining service, guest relations, and revenue optimization.
Role Responsibilities
Guest Experience & Service Excellence:
- Deliver and maintain world-class, personalized guest service.
- Ensure every guest interaction reflects luxury hospitality standards.
- Handle VIP guests, special requests, and complaints with professionalism and discretion.
- Monitor dining experience to ensure consistency, ambiance, and satisfaction.
Restaurant Operations Management:
- Oversee daily operations including opening and closing procedures.
- Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and service teams.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, train, and supervise service staff including supervisors, captains, and wait staff.
- Conduct regular training on fine dining etiquette, wine service, and guest engagement.
- Monitor staff performance and provide coaching and feedback.
- Foster a culture of excellence, discipline, and professionalism.
Financial Management & Profitability:
- Manage budgets, cost control, and revenue targets.
- Monitor daily sales, average spend, and profitability metrics.
- Implement strategies to increase revenue and optimize operational efficiency.
- Control wastage and ensure efficient resource utilization.
Menu & Beverage Coordination:
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Bar Manager on menu planning.
- Ensure proper menu presentation, pricing, and updates.
- Maintain high standards in food and beverage quality.
- Oversee wine lists and premium beverage offerings.
Brand Standards & Ambience:
- Ensure the restaurant environment reflects a luxury and premium feel.
- Maintain standards in décor, lighting, music, and overall ambiance.
- Ensure staff grooming and presentation meet luxury expectations.
Customer Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regular and VIP guests.
- Encourage repeat business through excellent service delivery.
- Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements.
Inventory & Procurement Oversight:
- Monitor stock levels for food, beverages, and service materials.
- Coordinate with procurement and store for timely supply.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of high-value inventory items.
Compliance & Quality Assurance:
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and hospitality standards.
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Support internal audits and quality checks.
Experience / Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Must have 7–10 years experience in restaurant management, with at least 3–5 years in fine dining or luxury hospitality
- Proven experience managing high-end or premium dining establishments
- Certification in hospitality or food and beverage management is an added advantage
- Knowledge of international service standards and etiquette
Competencies / Skills:
- Strong knowledge of luxury and fine dining service standards
- Leadership and team management skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Financial acumen and cost control ability
- Knowledge of wines, beverages, and food pairing
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Behavioural Qualities / Other Competences:
- High level of professionalism and attention to detail
- Elegant, polished, and confident personality
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
- Customer-focused mindset
- Ability to work under pressure in a high-end environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: recruitment@domeoresources.org with "Restaurant Manager - Maitama" as subject of the mail.