Restaurant Manager Job in Nigeria - Hospitality Company

A Hospitality company is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Restaurant Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and guest-focused Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and deliver consistently high standards of food and beverage service.
  • The successful candidate will manage people and service delivery, maintain guest satisfaction, control costs, and support revenue growth.
  • This role requires strong operational leadership and proven restaurant management experience in a hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities
Restaurant Operations and Service Delivery:

  • Oversee daily service, opening and closing routines, and smooth restaurant operations.
  • Coordinate staffing, dining room readiness, reservations, seating, and guest flow.
  • Maintain high standards of food presentation, service quality, cleanliness, and ambience.
  • Enforce service procedures and coordinate with kitchen and other departments.
  • Monitor order processing and service speed to improve guest experience.

Team Leadership and Performance Management:

  • Supervise, coach, train, motivate, and evaluate restaurant personnel.
  • Prepare duty rosters and deploy appropriate staffing levels across shifts.
  • Conduct pre-service briefings and communicate service and performance expectations.
  • Identify training needs, address performance gaps, and maintain discipline.
  • Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional guest service.

Guest Experience and Customer Relations:

  • Ensure attentive, courteous, and professional guest interactions.
  • Resolve complaints and service concerns promptly and appropriately.
  • Monitor satisfaction and implement changes that improve the dining experience.
  • Build relationships with regular customers and encourage repeat business.

Financial Performance and Cost Control:

  • Monitor daily sales and progress against agreed revenue targets.
  • Support budgets, operational plans, and profitability improvement initiatives.
  • Control food and beverage costs, stock usage, wastage, and other operating expenses.
  • Ensure accurate billing, payment handling, and sales reconciliation.
  • Coordinate supplies and inventory levels with relevant departments.

Health, Safety and Compliance:

  • Enforce food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
  • Inspect restaurant facilities and ensure equipment issues are addressed promptly.
  • Ensure compliance with approved policies and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Degree or HND in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or related fields
  • At least 4 years of relevant restaurant experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
  • Prior restaurant management or supervision experience in the hospitality industry is mandatory.
  • Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, service standards, and guest relations.
  • Proven staff management, cost control, and revenue performance experience.
  • Familiarity with restaurant POS systems, stock controls, and sales reports.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to perform well during busy service periods and maintain attention to detail.

Salary
N350,000 - N400,000 monthly (Negotiable).

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: aprilbykunbiresumes@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: This is an urgent hire.