Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager
Porto
Porto, Porto, Portugal

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly refined and
- driven Restaurant Manager to lead the operations of a VVIP fine dining restaurant catering to an exclusive clientele. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for hospitality, deep understanding of luxury dining standards, and strong leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and flawless guest satisfaction.
• Maintain the highest standards of hospitality, hygiene, and presentation in all areas of operation.
• Lead, train, and motivate a multicultural service team to achieve excellence in service delivery.
• Manage budgets, cost control, inventory, and P&L to ensure operational efficiency.
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure menu quality and consistency.
• Handle VIP guest relations with utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Drive team performance through effective communication, coaching, and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal service standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in luxury or fine dining restaurant management.
• Prior experience in VVIP service or Michelin-starred /
  - end hospitality environments preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and
  - solving abilities.
• Experience in the Gulf region or other international luxury markets is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of other European languages is a plus.
• Presentable, poised, and
  - oriented personality.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive
  - free salary package (based on experience)
• Accommodation, transportation, and other benefits as per company policy
• Annual ticket and medical insurance