Primary Responsibilities
A restaurant manager’s primary responsibility is to oversee the restaurant’s efficient and profitable operations. This includes:
- Managing staff
- Ensuring good customer service and high quality of food
- Managing inventory, procurement, and accounting
- Planning menus within budget
- Monitoring daily operations and compliance with regulations
Successful restaurant managers require leadership, flexibility, commercial awareness, and financial management skills.
Daily Routine and Skills
A restaurant manager is responsible for:
- Coordinating management operations
- Delivering good food and service
- Maximizing customer satisfaction
- Driving company culture
- Staying ahead of the competition
Salaries range from £24,000 to £28,000 for experienced managers in chains and luxury restaurants. They usually work 50+ hour weeks, often spanning 12-15 hours to cover multiple meal periods. Days off vary, and the work can be hectic dealing with dissatisfied customers.
Optimizing for Success
Financial, marketing, and supply chain skills are crucial in optimizing policies and procedures to lower costs and increase speed, which are both vital to a restaurant’s success.