Restaurant Management

Restaurant manager

A career in the world of restaurant management may not be everybody’s cup of tea but you could try to butter your bread with a job in this industry. Great interpersonal skills are a must for this industry that rates communication as an important tool for every part of it.

To manage a restaurant

IF you want to hold the glitzy title of restaurant manager, the industry is open to candidates with a combination of practical experience, strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of business. For practical training, course admissions are open twice a year-in January and July every year. Some restaurants may even take graduates of any discipline and train them in their own procedures and systems.

What you need to arm yourself with are these essential skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• the ability to cope under pressure;
• Good business awareness;
• Team-working skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• The ability to work independently;
• Problem solving ability

The job involves

Restaurant managers have to ensure that the restaurants that they are working in are being efficiently operated. Their main priority is to maintain the high standards of food, service, health and safety. They also need to organize promotional events and discount schemes.They  need to look into developing reports of staff control, food control and sales and are also required to set budgets. Restaurant managers need to use their creativity in planning and coordinating menus. They are expected to deal with customer complaints and ensure that all employees adhere to the company's uniform standards. Their work also involves recruiting, training and motivating staff; organizing and supervising the shifts of kitchen, waiting and cleaning staff. They are also expected to check stock levels and order supplies and basically help out in any area of the restaurant as and when circumstances dictate.

Money matters

The salary of a restaurant manager will depend greatly on the employer and type of establishment. Many restaurant managers also receive bonus payments if they reach the targets set. It is important to select the restaurant or the hospitality company that matches your career aims and that provides adequate scope for long-term career development.