Restaurant Manager

Job Title: Restaurant Manager
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Salary: €34,000-€35,000, gross per year
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our upscale dining venue. You will embody warmth, attention to detail, and the passion that makes dining memorable. You will lead a dedicated team, champion quality and consistency, and ensure every guest leaves having experienced something genuinely special.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the guest experience, ensuring every service feels warm, attentive, and consistent with high hospitality standardsEnsure execution of service standards, operational policies, and the venue’s identityLead with strong operational presence during peak shifts, events, and key service momentsOversee both floor and bar operations, ensuring service quality, product consistency, ambience, and team coordinationManage team scheduling from planning to publication, ensuring shifts are well-organized and aligned with business needsControl absences in HRIS and review time records before payroll deadlines, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-upLead team management processes: onboarding, performance reviews, vacation planning, and contract renewalsEnsure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards by monitoring HACCP protocols and enforcing hygiene practicesEnsure proper opening and closing procedures, including venue readiness, briefings, setup, stock checks, and documentation

Key requirements:

At least 3 years of experience in hospitality, with proven leadership in high-quality, guest-focused operationsStrong experience managing both restaurant floor and bar serviceBar & wine knowledge, including wine pairingProven ability to increase average ticket valueConfident leading busy services, events, and high-pressure moments with calm, structure, and presenceStrong understanding of FOH and BOH coordination, team management, scheduling, HRIS routines, and payroll processesInspiring, supportive, and decisive leadership style that motivates and aligns a diverse teamStrong sense of service consistency and guest experienceNatural alignment with warm, quality-driven hospitality cultureConfident working in a quality-focused restaurant environment with appreciation for product quality and seasonalityClear and charismatic communicator who connects easily with staff, guests, and leadershipStrong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skillsSolid understanding of HACCP, health and safety, sanitation, and operational standardsFluent in English; additional languages are a plusReliable, guest-centric, and hands-on, leading with confidence, care, and consistency

If you’d like more information about the role, please apply or send your CV to luizas@corecruitment.com

Job Title: Restaurant Manager
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Salary: €34,000-€35,000, gross per year
Start Date: ASAP