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Restaurant Manager at Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited

Louis Valentino Prixair (LVP) is a proud indigenous Nigerian conglomerate which operates a wide range of businesses, including Real Estate Development & Investment, Property Management, Hotel Operations, Cleaning and Laundry services, Catering services and Media. A leader in each of our sectors of business, we offer integrated and advanced solutions for customers across multiple industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Restaurant Manager (Business Development and Growth)

Location: Abuja
Employment type: Full Time

Summary

The successful candidate will take the responsibility for the restaurant's business performance, quality standards, and health and safety, as well as staff and customer satisfaction.
Combining strategic planning and day-to-day management activities, the role is both business-like and creative, particularly in terms of marketing and business development.

Responsibilities
As the restaurant manager, you'll need to:

Take responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant
Analyse and plan restaurant sales levels and profitability
Organise marketing activities, such as promotional events and discount schemes
Prepare reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales
Create and execute plans for sales, profit and staff development
Work with HR to recruit, train, manage and motivate staff
Respond to customer queries and complaints
Meet and greet customers, organise table reservations and offer advice about menu and wine choices
Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety
Work with the operations supervisor to check stock levels, order supplies and prepare cash drawers and petty cash
Set budgets or agree them with senior management
Work with the restaurant supervisor to coordinate the operation of the restaurant ensuring that kitchen, bar and waiting staff are working as a team
Comply with licensing laws and other legal requirements.

Qualifications

A Degree in Management, marketing or hospitality the following degrees are helpful:
- Business or management
- Hospitality management
- Hotel and catering.

Requirements:

Must be 35 years and above.
Must be based in Abuja, Applications outside Abuja will not be treated
Only Males should Apply.

Skills:
You will need to have:

Exceptional Marketing / Sales skills
Excellent interpersonal/presentation skills for diplomatically handling staff and customers
Cooperation and teamworking skills
Problem-solving ability, to resolve issues as they arise
A flexible and hands-on approach to work.
Previous work experience in a similar role/Business growth development experience
Experience in a fine dine restaurant setting.
The ability to lead and motivate a team of staff
The ability to cope under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Good business awareness for achieving successful performance
Strong written and oral communication skills for managing business administration and personnel matters
Strong planning and organisational skills to run a streamlined operation
The ability to work independently and make decisions confidently