Restaurant Manager – Italian Restaurant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead Sorano, an upscale Italian restaurant in Colaba, Mumbai. The ideal candidate will combine strong floor‑management expertise with a commercial mindset to drive guest satisfaction and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth floor service and compliance with SOPs.
• Build and maintain relationships with regular, high‑value, and VIP guests, tracking preferences and feedback.
• Own outlet sales and revenue targets, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to increase average spend.
• Drive bar and beverage revenue, manage inventory, wastage, and coordinate promotions with the Bar Manager.
• Analyze P&L, control food, beverage, and manpower costs, and take corrective actions to improve margins.
• Lead, motivate, and train the restaurant and bar team, setting clear performance expectations.
• Generate private parties, corporate events, and group bookings in partnership with Sales & Marketing.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, proper cash handling, and accurate operational reporting.

Required profile

• Prior experience as a Restaurant or Outlet Manager in premium or standalone restaurants.
• Strong floor‑management skills and a proven track record of enhancing guest experience.
• Good understanding of F&B sales, bar operations, and P&L management.
• Leadership ability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the Mumbai restaurant market and/or Italian cuisine is an advantage.
• Commercial mindset focused on revenue growth, profitability, and guest retention.