Restaurant & Bar Manager

About the role

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka's largest hotel owner with 17 hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, is looking for a Restaurant & Bar Manager for its Habarana Village resort. The manager runs restaurant and bar operations to Cinnamon standards, ensuring excellent food and beverage service while staying within budget, training staff and handling guest complaints. The role also supports the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager in maximising F&B profitability and keeping the restaurant's appearance, maintenance and ambiance in order.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Assistant F&B manager to set up and maintain effective internal controls in the department
• Review reservations and upcoming events to plan staffing levels and work rosters
• Build and maintain good customer relations to protect the hotel's reputation
• Handle guest complaints effectively
• Manage the restaurant's physical appearance, maintenance and ambiance

Required profile

• Work experience in a similar role in a five-star resort
• Experience managing restaurant and bar operations
• Passion for consistently driving guest satisfaction
• Good team player

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of food and beverage trends in the hospitality industry
• Awareness of the latest food and beverage trends and practices