Restaurant Manager

Job Title: Restaurant Manager

Location: Yaba Lagos, Nigeria

Reports To: Owner / General Manager

Job summary

On behalf of a client, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a homemade cooking restaurant in Lagos. This candidate will ensure smooth front and back of house operations, delivering excellent customer experience, manage team performance, and driving profitability through effective cost control.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations across front-of-house and kitchen areas
  


• Train, schedule, and lead restaurant staff to ensure excellent service
  


• Maintain food quality standards, hygiene, and safety per Lagos regulations
  


• Track inventory, manage ordering, and negotiate with suppliers for homemade-quality ingredients
  


• Monitor financial performance—sales, budgets, staff costs—and generate regular reports
  


• Resolve customer concerns promptly and create a warm, home-style dining atmosphere
  


• Develop SOPs, ensure compliance with food safety, fire, and health codes
  


• Support marketing efforts—social media, events, community engagement—to grow brand presence
  

Qualifications & skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience in a restaurant/hospitality setting
  


• Diploma/degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred
  


• Strong leadership abilities; capable of working in a fast-paced, multicultural team
  


• Excellent customer-service orientation and communication skills
  


• Good financial awareness: budget control, sales forecasting, cost management
  


• Familiarity with POS/restaurant management software
  


• Valid food safety certification and strong knowledge of Lagos food and health regulations
  

Personal attributes

• Energetic, proactive, and resourceful
  


• Passionate about homemade cooking and delivering exceptional hospitality
  


• Strong problem-solving and multitasking capabilities
  


• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
  

Performance metrics

• Customer satisfaction and repeat-business rates
  


• Compliance audit results
  


• Sales vs. targets, cost-control performance
  


• Inventory accuracy and waste reduction
  


• Staff turnover and performance levels
  

Application

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CVs to [email protected] using RST-MGR-07 as subject.