Restaurant Manager

Job Description
Elba Restaurant in Malta is currently seeking to recruit a Restaurant Manager on a full-time basis who is capable of coordinating and handling daily restaurant management operations, delivering and maintaining superior food and beverage service, motivating staff in maximizing customer satisfaction, whilst also having excellent management skills between the front of the house, as well as the back of the house. Leading by example in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organizing and supervising shifts
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback
• Estimate future needs for goods, products, and supplies
• Ensure compliance with sanitization and health and safety regulations
• Manage restaurant efficiently and suggest ways to improve
• Control operational costs, whilst identifying ways to reduce wastage
• Create detailed weekly reports on restaurant operational performance, along with monthly stocktakes
• Train new and current employees on proper service practices ensuring high quality is sustained
• Implement policies and protocols were necessary to maintain operations
• Liaise and work hand in hand with the Operations Manager on necessary requirements for a restaurant operation, events, functions, and service.

Requirements: 

• Proven experience in a similar role for at least 3 years is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills
• Extensive food and beverage knowledge, and the ability to lead, motivate and work well within a team
• A degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or Tourism will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Functions and/or Event Management will also be considered an asset.

Elba Restaurant:
Set within an 18th-century restored building, Elba is a restaurant in Bahar ic-Caghaq that encompasses true Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features a variety of small tasting dishes, platters, grills, pasta, and possibly one of the best pizzas on the island.