Restaurant Manager

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Restaurant Manager to assume full management of a unit, with direct responsibility for operational, commercial, and team performance. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership and team development in a positive and collaborative environment 2. Real autonomy in business management and direct impact on customer experience 3. Opportunity for professional growth within a solid and evolving project About Our Client Our client is a leading organization in the Food Service sector, recognized for quality, consistency, and innovation in the customer experience it delivers. With a culture focused on operational excellence and team development, it is now strengthening its management structure by hiring a motivated professional to lead a flagship unit. The Opportunity We are seeking a Restaurant Manager to assume full management of a unit, with direct responsibility for operational, commercial, and team performance. This is a key position for those seeking real autonomy in business management, with direct impact on customer experience and unit performance. Key Responsibilities Manage daily restaurant operations, ensuring compliance with brand standards for quality, service, and image; Lead, motivate, and develop the team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment; Plan staff schedules and shifts, ensuring appropriate team sizing relative to forecasted customer traffic; Monitor performance indicators (sales, operating costs, customer satisfaction) and implement corrective action plans; Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP) and all applicable legislation; Manage inventory, orders, and supplier relationships, optimizing costs without compromising quality; Ensure proper use of management systems and POS, guaranteeing strict cash and operational control; Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and customer experience; Recruit, onboard, and train new employees, contributing to team retention and growth. Desired Profile Proven professional experience in management roles (minimum 2 years, preferred), ideally in food service, retail, leisure, travel, or tourism sectors; Experience managing teams, with leadership, motivation, and autonomous decision-making capabilities; Solid knowledge of sales techniques, operational management, and results orientation; Strong customer focus and commitment to service quality; Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills, especially under pressure and during peak traffic periods; Proficiency with computer tools, POS systems, and operational management; HACCP knowledge is an advantage; Fluency in Portuguese and English (proficiency in additional languages is a plus); Higher education is not mandatory — degrees in Hospitality, Food Service, Tourism, or Management are valued; Valid driver’s license (preferred); Full availability for rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and peak periods, as well as opening and closing shifts. Behavioral Profile We seek a charismatic, detail-oriented, proactive, independent, empathetic, and thoughtful individual — a present leader capable of inspiring the team by example and maintaining composure and clarity of decision-making even during the most operationally demanding moments. What We Offer A solid and evolving project; A professional and stable work environment; Competitive remuneration aligned with experience; Performance-based bonuses; Opportunities for professional growth. Gross monthly salary: between €1,500.00 and €1,800.00 per month Benefits • Health insurance. Recruitment Process Applications will be accepted until July 20, 2026; Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter to geral*centralholding.pt, indicating “REF 001 – Restaurant Manager” in the subject line; Candidates selected based on written documentation will be invited to an interview; details and arrangements will be specified in the official invitation. Data Protection (GDPR) Personal data provided during this application will be processed by Central Holding, as the data controller, exclusively for managing this recruitment process. Data will be retained for three months following completion of the process, after which it will be deleted unless the candidate explicitly authorizes its retention in a database for future recruitment processes with identical profiles. Data subjects may exercise their rights of access, rectification, objection, and erasure at any time by contacting the address below. For questions regarding this process, please contact us via email at geral*centralholding.pt. If you are looking for a new challenge where you can lead, decide, and make a difference every day, we want to meet you. Apply now!