Restaurant Manager (All Day Dining)

Position Summary

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Peppermint, the hotel's all-day dining buffet restaurant, ensuring exceptional guest experience, financial performance, and team leadership in line with PARKROYAL COLLECTION brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee daily buffet service operations across breakfast, lunch, and dinner periods, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards
• Manage restaurant flow during peak periods and high-volume banquet-adjacent events
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene (SFA), and halal certification requirements where applicable
• Coordinate closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team on menu execution, buffet replenishment, and quality control

Financial & P&L Ownership

• Full P&L accountability for Peppermint, including revenue targets, food cost management, and labour cost optimization
• Prepare and monitor operating budgets, forecasts, and monthly performance reports
• Identify and implement cost-control initiatives without compromising guest experience
• Analyze covers, average check, and revenue trends to drive commercial performance

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and develop a large front-of-house team (service staff, supervisors, hosts)
• Manage rostering, manpower planning, and performance management in line with Singapore MOM employment regulations
• Foster a culture of service excellence, teamwork, and accountability
• Conduct regular briefings, performance reviews, and coaching sessions

Guest Experience

• Handle guest feedback, complaints, and service recovery to ensure satisfaction and loyalty
• Maintain high standards of guest engagement, particularly for VIPs, loyalty members, and repeat diners
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores (e.g., review platforms, internal surveys) and drive continuous improvement
• Demonstrate knowledge of LQA audit methodology and scoring criteria.
• Understanding of the LQA touch criteria covering: Arrival& Greeting, Order Taking, Food & Beverage Delivery, Interaction & Engagement,Farewell, and Product Quality.
• Ability to translate LQA standards into daily teambriefings, SOPs, and service sequences.
• Experience coaching and developing team members to meet orexceed LQA benchmarks.
• Track record of maintaining or improving LQA scores in aprevious role.

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure adherence to licensing, safety, and hotel SOPs
• Maintain accurate records for audits, inventory, and inspections
• Liaise with other hotel departments (banquets, housekeeping, engineering) for seamless operations

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in a similar restaurant management role, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-volume buffet dining environment
• Proven experience managing large teams (15+ staff)
• Strong track record of P&L ownership and financial management

Skills & Knowledge

• Familiarity with halal certification requirements and standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in POS systems, inventory management, and MS Office/reporting tools

Attributes

• Guest-centric mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required

Additional Information

• 5-day work week
• 13th month AWS and Performance Bonus
• Annual Leave from 16 days
• Up to 50% Associate Dining & Accommodation Discounts at Group Properties
• Flexible Benefits (non-medical) of $250 per year
• Referral Incentive of S$1,000*
• Career Development and Training opportunities

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