Description
Oversee daily operations of a restaurant, directing food and beverage service, staff, and finances to ensure quality, safety, guest satisfaction, and profitability.
- • Taste and evaluate dishes for flavor, quality, and consistency.
- • Resolve guest complaints about food, service, or ambiance.
- • Schedule and receive deliveries; verify product quality and quantities.
- • Monitor preparation, portions, plating, and presentation standards.
- • Manage budgets, labor costs, and review financial transactions.
- • Create schedules; assign shifts and duties.
- • Ensure compliance with health, safety, fire, and food-handling regulations.
- • Implement allergen labeling and cross-contact prevention procedures.
- • Coordinate kitchen line assignments for efficient, timely service.
- • Maintain required sanitation and inspection records.
- • Set performance and guest service standards.
- • Forecast food and beverage demand to plan purchasing.
- • Improve service, speed, and safety by reviewing procedures.
- • Assist with prep or service during peak periods.
- • Maintain inventory levels and accurate stock records.
- • Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate staff.
- • Order equipment, smallwares, and supplies.
- • Analyze menu item costs and price accordingly.
- • Track sales mix and profitability; flag underperforming items.
- • Determine staffing needs and source candidates.
- • Arrange maintenance and repairs; coordinate waste and pest control.
- • Enforce responsible alcohol service and liquor law compliance.
- • Greet and seat guests; manage reservations and waitlists.
- • Plan menus and specials based on forecast, cost, and preferences.
- • Schedule and manage private dining or catering events.
- • Reconcile cash drawers, close tills, and make bank deposits.
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Hospitality, Events & Tourism
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
