Restaurant Manager

About the CompanyCorner House is a new restaurant and café opening in a restored mid-century house on Flower Road, Colombo—a place for thoughtful food, good coffee and warm, attentive hospitality.As part of The Cliff Group, we GLOW Together: keep growing, lift the people around us, own the moment and act with heart.About the RoleRestaurant Manager — Corner House, Colombo New opening | Join the founding teamWe’re looking for a Restaurant Manager to join us before opening and help shape Corner House from the beginning. You’ll help build the team, establish service standards and put the systems in place for a successful opening and strong daily operations. Working closely with the founding team and kitchen, you’ll lay the foundations for how we welcome guests, support our people and grow. This role suits someone who enjoys building, leads by example and takes pride in both the guest experience and the details behind it.ResponsibilitiesLead preparations for opening, working closely with the founding team and kitchen.Recruit, train and support the service team.Establish service procedures, opening and closing checklists, and training routines.Manage rosters, stock, suppliers and operating costs.Lead daily service and maintain a consistent, welcoming guest experience.Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.Respond thoughtfully to guest feedback and help the team improve.QualificationsExperience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager, with responsibility for leading a team and daily operations.A track record of maintaining service standards and managing staffing, stock and operating costs.Strong communication skills in English; Sinhala and/or Tamil would be an advantage.A qualification in hospitality management is welcome; equivalent practical experience is equally valued.Required SkillsHands-on leadership, staff training and team development.Guest service and resolving concerns with care.Coordination between service and kitchen teams.Staff scheduling, inventory management and cost control.Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.Clear communication, sound judgement and a calm approach during busy service.Ownership, accountability and consistent follow-through.Preferred SkillsExperience opening a restaurant or café.Recruiting a team and preparing it for opening.Developing service procedures and training programmes.Experience with coffee service and café operations.Familiarity with POS systems, sales reporting and supplier coordination.