Restaurant Manager (Fine Dining)
Sataya · Valletta, Malta
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Known for refined, contemporary cuisine with Latin American and Mediterranean influences, the restaurant combines ambitious food with polished, intuitive service and a strong sense of occasion.They are looking for an accomplished Restaurant Manager who understands the detail and discipline behind exceptional dining. Someone who can lead confidently from the floor, develop a strong front-of-house team and ensure the standard of service consistently matches the quality and ambition of the kitchen.This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands that fine dining should feel effortless to the guest, regardless of the precision happening behind the scenes.Scope of Role1) Restaurant Operations & ServiceLead day-to-day front-of-house operations, ensuring consistently high standards across every serviceMaintain a strong presence on the floor, overseeing the guest journey from arrival through to departureCoordinate closely with the culinary and beverage teams to ensure seamless communication and service deliveryOversee reservations, table management, service flow and daily operational readinessHandle VIP guests, special requests and guest recovery with confidence, warmth and discretion2) Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead, coach and develop the front-of-house team, creating a culture of accountability, professionalism and genuine hospitalityConduct daily briefings and ensure the team has strong knowledge of menus, ingredients, wine and service expectationsManage rotas, staffing levels and performance to ensure the restaurant is appropriately resourced across each serviceIdentify training needs and continuously develop service knowledge, confidence and consistency across the teamLead by example on the floor, setting the pace and standard expected throughout service3) Commercial & Operational PerformanceMaintain strong operational controls across labour, stock, wastage and restaurant costsMonitor restaurant performance and contribute to initiatives that strengthen revenue, average spend and overall profitabilityWork closely with senior leadership on operational planning, service improvements and commercial prioritiesEnsure all health, safety, hygiene and compliance standards are consistently maintainedUse guest feedback and operational insights to identify opportunities to continually refine the dining experienceIdeal Candidate ProfileProven Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager or senior FOH leadership experience within fine dining, Michelin-recognised or five-star luxury hospitalityStrong understanding of formal and contemporary fine-dining serviceAn accomplished floor leader with excellent guest presenceExperience leading, training and developing high-performing FOH teamsStrong food and wine knowledgeCommercially aware, with an understanding of restaurant costs, labour and performanceComfortable working alongside an ambitious culinary teamCalm and composed under pressure, with exceptional attention to detailFluent English; additional European languages advantageousRight to work in Malta or the EUWhy Our ClientAn established fine-dining environment with a strong culinary identityThe opportunity to work alongside an ambitious kitchen and beverage teamGenuine ownership of the guest experience and front-of-house cultureA restaurant that values precision, personality and intuitive service in equal measureConfidential Search NoteThis represents a confidential search conducted on behalf of our client. To protect the privacy of the brand and its high-profile clientele, specific company details will be shared exclusively with shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.