Restaurant Area Manager

Restaurant Area Manager (Casual Restaurant Chain)

Location: Mandaluyong City Work Setup: On-site

Position Overview

We are looking for a results-driven Restaurant Area Manager to oversee the operations and performance of multiple branches within a growing casual restaurant chain. The role will be responsible for managing 5–6 stores**, driving sales and profitability, ensuring operational consistency, and developing strong restaurant management teams.**

The ideal candidate is an experienced multi-unit restaurant leader who can effectively balance business performance, operational excellence, people development, and customer experience**.**

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operations and performance of 5–6 assigned restaurant branches.
• Ensure achievement of sales, profitability, productivity, and customer service targets.
• Monitor store P&L, sales trends, food cost, labor cost, inventory, waste, and other key performance indicators.
• Ensure consistent implementation of company policies, operating procedures, and service standards.
• Oversee FOH and BOH operations to ensure efficient and seamless restaurant execution.
• Lead, coach, and mentor Store Managers and restaurant leadership teams.
• Conduct regular branch visits, operational audits, and performance reviews.
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action and improvement plans.
• Ensure effective manpower planning, scheduling, deployment, and workforce productivity.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, food safety, and customer service.
• Monitor inventory controls, portioning, waste management, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure branches are compliant with internal audit and operational standards.
• Work closely with HR, Training, QA, Supply Chain, and other support functions to address business and operational needs.
• Develop future restaurant leaders through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in restaurant operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial or multi-unit leadership role.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple restaurant branches, preferably within a casual dining or restaurant chain environment.
• Strong understanding of restaurant sales, P&L, food cost, labor cost, inventory, and productivity management.
• Experience managing and developing Store Managers and restaurant leadership teams.
• Strong exposure to both FOH and BOH operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial and operational acumen with a focus on achieving measurable business results.
• Willing to work on-site in Mandaluyong City and travel across assigned branches as required.