Restaurant Manager

Job Description
Hilton Malta is recruiting a full-time Restaurant Manager for the Oceana restaurant; the main hotel restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner for in-house and external guests. The restaurant serves both a buffet and a' la carte.

The Restaurant Manager will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the outlet, including room service and minibar, deliver excellent guest experiences for every serving period;
• Recruiting and developing an excellent team of people who have the quality of service at the heart;
• Coming up with creative and innovative processes to improve the level of service within the restaurant and keeping the product fresh and attractive;
• Instilling a selling culture aimed at maximising revenues;
• Full P&L accountability for the restaurant, room service, and minibar;
• Understanding the budgeting process.

This role requires candidates with the following attributes:

• Have excellent leadership and communication skills and are able to manage a large, multinational team;
• Are passionate about providing an outstanding level of guest service and go out of their way to meet and exceed guest expectations;
• Are able to keep the team engaged;
• Are cost-conscious and capable of managing payroll and other operating costs without disrupting service levels;
• Are able to work in a team environment and contribute towards the success of the food and beverage department as a whole;
• Can develop and follow all outlet policies, brand and quality standards, and operating procedures;
• Would work closely with the marketing department on marketing ideas and concepts for further business development of the outlet;
• Would liaise closely with the kitchen team on menu items and guest feedback.

Previous experience in a leadership position, preferably managing a similar restaurant for a minimum of four years is required for this position. The selected candidates would have good business acumen, detailed knowledge of restaurant service, the ability to train and develop a team and be excellent communicators and team players. Formal catering qualifications will be favorably considered. Fluency in English is a requirement for this position.

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Hilton Malta:
Ideally located within the award-winning Portomaso Yacht Marina, along the coast of the fashionable district of St. Julian’s, the hotel is just minutes away from all the major entertainment areas, attractions and sites Malta has to offer. The accommodation comprises of 413 guest rooms & suites including non-smoking and interconnecting rooms, as well as rooms for guests with reduced mobility. Each guest room offers the discerning traveller breath-taking views of The Mediterranean Sea or the Yacht Marina. Hilton Malta features award-winning restaurants & bars, four outdoor pools, a floodlit tennis court, as well as an indoor pool, spa and health club; making it an idyllic resort with year-round sunshine and an abundance of outdoor activities. We invite you to take a look at our beautiful property, by clicking on the following link; Hilton Malta Virtual Tour.