Restaurant Manager Job at De Palm Food Cafe

De Palm Food Cafe is a duly registered food service company with a head office in Abuja. They deal in both indoor and outdoor services with local and continental dishes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Restaurant Manager

Job Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Qualifications

•  Educational Qualifications: Minimum of National Diploma (ND) or Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Catering & Hotel Management, Food Science, or related field.
• Added Advantage: Certificate or training in Customer Service, Food Safety, Hygiene, or Restaurant Operations.

Work Experience:

•  2–3 years of experience in a restaurant, hotel, or food service environment.
• Experience in supervising kitchen staff, cashiers, or waiters is highly preferred.
• Proven record of managing daily operations, inventory, and customer satisfaction.

 Core Managerial Skills:

•  Leadership skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise staff.
•  Customer service skills: Friendly, patient, and professional with customers.
•  Organizational skills: Efficient in scheduling staff, handling orders, and maintaining records.
•  Decision-making skills: Quick to solve operational problems and handle emergencies.
• Time management: Ensures timely service and smooth daily operations.
•  Communication skills: Clear and respectful communication with both staff and customers.

 Technical / Business Skills:

•  Basic accounting and record-keeping (sales, expenses, daily reports).
•  Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
•  Inventory management (stocking, reordering, avoiding wastage).
•  POS (Point of Sale) system operation and daily sales balancing.
•  Ability to prepare simple reports using Excel or notebooks.

Personal Qualities:

•  Neat, organized, and smart in appearance.
•  Honest and trustworthy — especially with money and supplies.
•  Friendly and approachable with customers.
•  Calm under pressure and solution-oriented.
•  Flexible — willing to work on weekends or public holidays when necessary.

Bonus Advantage:

•  Experience in marketing or social media promotion for the eatery.
•  Ability to train and monitor new staff.
•  Good knowledge of menu planning and customer preferences.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: depalmfoodcafe@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.