Job Summary
The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall restaurant operations, including sales performance, profitability (P&L), service quality, and team management. This role requires strong leadership, commercial thinking, and a focus on delivering consistent guest experience while ensuring smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Management
- Oversee daily restaurant operations (front of house & back of house)
- Ensure all SOPs are consistently followed by staff
- Maintain high standards of food quality, service, and cleanliness
- Resolve operational issues efficiently and effectively
Sales & Business Performance
- Full responsibility for revenue growth and profitability (P&L ownership)
- Develop and execute strategies to increase daily and monthly sales
- Monitor key KPIs such as average spend, table turnover, and repeat customers
- Analyse sales reports and implement improvement plans
Team Management
- Lead, train, and develop restaurant team members
- Prepare staff scheduling (roster planning)
- Manage staff performance, discipline, and engagement
- Involved in recruitment and onboarding of new employees
Customer Experience
- Ensure exceptional guest experience at all times
- Handle customer complaints and feedback professionally
- Improve customer satisfaction and online review ratings
- Build strong relationships with regular customers
Cost Control & Inventory
- Control food cost, beverage cost, and overall operational expenses
- Monitor inventory, wastage, and purchasing activities
- Work closely with the kitchen team to manage cost efficiency
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and operational standards
- Prepare regular operational and performance reports for management
- Conduct internal audits to maintain operational consistency