Restaurant General Manager
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.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily F&B operations
- Manage P&L and sales growth
- Lead and develop staff
- Maintain service quality standards
- Control costs and inventory
Required Skills
- 5-8 years F&B experience
- 2-3 years management experience
- Strong leadership skills
- P&L management proficiency
- Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia
Job Details
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
Requirements:
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in the F&B industry
- At least 2–3 years in a Manager or Senior Manager role
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Solid understanding of P&L, cost control, and business operations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia