Performing a lot of behind the scene functions in order to make sure that the restaurant is running smoothly, the role of a restaurant manager is much more than solving the conflicts. He is always there to ensure that the restaurant is operating efficiently and earning profit while maintaining its reputation. Holding a multitude of professional as well as interpersonal skills to look after the operations of the restaurant, he needs to have great communication skills along with an extensive ability to read situations and act accordingly.

Have a quick glance at the duties and tasks that a restaurant manager is highly responsible for -

Take care of all the marketing activities
Undoubtedly, marketing is highly important for the success of any restaurant. Thus, it is the sole responsibility of the restaurant manager to take care of all the marketing activities. He is there to decide which platforms can be used for the advertisement of the restaurants. He conducts a time-to-time meeting with the marketing team so that he can come up with some innovative ideas to promote the restaurant.

Plan out the menu
Taking into account the food choices of the target audience, the restaurant manager plans out the menu for the restaurant. He is expected to make a prior estimation of the food cost and the profits that would come out of it. He needs to the flexible enough to update the menu as and when required.

Health and safety standard compliance
It is the responsibility of the restaurant manager to ensure that the restaurant is highly compliant with the health and safety laws. He supervises the orders and the cleanliness of the dining areas, and the restrooms. Overall, he always makes sure that no health and safety regulation has been violated.

Possessing an extensive expertise in food and beverage industry, Mahmoud Hourani worked as a restaurant manager prior to becoming a truck driver. He has worked with various hotels, fast food, fine dining and pizza shops where he has worked hard to improve the operations and team training. He was highly committed towards providing excellent customer service and cost management.

All thanks to his hard work and dedication, Mahmoud Hourani received various awards and accolades. To start with, he made his best efforts to make his restaurant as the best Italian restaurant in Alamance county in the year 2002, 2003, and 2004. Besides, he received the highest store operating profit of Smithfield’s for the year 2011. He also earned the award for highest sales volume year 2011.