The Restaurant & Bar Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the assigned restaurant and bar outlets, ensuring exceptional levels of guest service, operational excellence, team engagement, and financial performance.

The role requires a highly visible and hands-on leader who creates memorable dining experiences while maintaining Waldorf Astoria luxury service standards. The Restaurant & Bar Manager will develop the Food & Beverage team, drive guest satisfaction, maximize revenue opportunities, maintain cost controls, and ensure consistent execution of service and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the assigned restaurant and bar outlets
• Ensure consistently exceptional and personalized guest experiences in line with Waldorf Astoria brand standards.
• Maintain a strong presence during service periods, actively engaging with guests and supporting the team.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop Restaurant and Bar Team Members.
• Conduct daily briefings and ensure the team is fully informed of VIP guests, special occasions, promotions, menu changes, and operational priorities.
• Ensure effective staffing levels and prepare schedules according to business requirements.
• Monitor service standards and take immediate action to address any gaps.
• Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Work closely with Culinary, Stewarding, Front Office, Engineering, Housekeeping, Finance, and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Develop strong knowledge within the team of menus, beverages, wines, cocktails, allergens, and product offerings.
• Support the implementation of seasonal concepts, promotions, special events, and guest experiences.
• Monitor revenue performance and identify opportunities to increase average spend and outlet profitability.
• Manage operating costs, payroll, stock levels, breakages, and other controllable expenses.
• Ensure accurate billing, cash handling, POS procedures, and financial controls.
• Monitor inventory and work closely with the relevant teams on ordering and stock management.
• Ensure restaurant and bar areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety, licensing, and hotel policies.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning for the team.
• Conduct regular coaching conversations and performance reviews.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging working environment.
• Support departmental objectives, Food & Beverage initiatives, and overall hotel business goals.
• Perform Duty Manager or other operational responsibilities when required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Food & Beverage leadership role within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Previous experience within a five-star or luxury hospitality environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, beverage service, wines, cocktails, and luxury service standards.
• Proven ability to lead and develop multicultural teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of revenue, costs, inventory, and departmental financial performance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and guest-relations skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote island environment and adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and according to business needs.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage.

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