Job TitleRestaurant Manager---About the RestaurantAhuna The Swad Of Champaran is a Patnabased restaurant specializing in Ahuna / Champaran Meat (also known as handi meat), a traditional Bihari delicacy. Signature dishes include handi mutton, handi chicken, other non-veg specialties, slow-cooked in earthen pots with mustard oil, ghee, garlic, onions, ginger and whole spices. The dining ambiance is casual to semi-casual, offering dine-in, home delivery, takeaway, and diverse menu items (veg & non-veg, breads, biryani, Chinese styles, etc.). Average cost is approx 350 for two. ---Role SummaryThe Restaurant Manager will oversee day-to-day operations of the outlet: ensuring quality of service and food, managing staff, handling customer relations, maintaining hygiene & compliance, driving sales, and ensuring profitability. The Manager acts as the bridge between kitchen, front-ofhouse, and ownership/franchise management (if applicable).---Key ResponsibilitiesArea ResponsibilitiesOperations Management Oversee daily service from open to close: front-of-house & back-of-house coordination. Ensure kitchen delivers the authentic taste of Ahuna dishes (slow cooking, sealed handi, signature spices) without compromising on quality. Monitor inventory, ordering of supplies, control waste.Staff Management Hire, train, schedule, supervise restaurant staff (servers, cooks, cleaners, etc.). Maintain team performance and morale. Ensure staff are aware of the special requirements of Ahuna cooking and presentation.Customer Experience Ensure customer satisfaction: prompt service, complaint handling, quality of food & ambience. Monitor feedback (online reviews, direct feedback) & improve accordingly. Maintain standards of cleanliness, hygiene, presentation.Financial Management Track sales, costs (food, labour, utilities), profit margins. Manage budget, costcontrol, pricing strategy for menu items. Forecast demand, manage peak hours efficiently.Quality & Standards Ensure compliance with food safety laws, health & safety standards. Maintain high hygiene & sanitation. Uphold restaurant policies and brand standards. Ensure consistency in food taste, portion size, presentation.Marketing & Promotion Work with ownership/marketing team to plan promotions, special offers, tie-ups to attract customers. Manage local outreach (social media, Zomato etc.).Reporting & Administration Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports (sales, staff, inventory, customer feedback). Ensure legal compliances (licenses, labour laws). Maintain documentation (logs, rota, expense sheets).---Required Skills & QualificationsProven experience as Restaurant Manager or in similar supervisory role in a non-veg/Indian cuisine restaurant.Good understanding of food preparation, especially traditional styles (earthen pot cooking etc.), to maintain authenticity.Strong people management skills: leadership, communication, motivating staff.Good customer service orientation.Basic financial skills: budgeting, cost control, P&L management.Good problemsolving skills, ability to handle pressure, manage during peak times.Knowledge of health & safety / food safety regulations.Flexible with timings (including weekends, evenings).---Desirable / Nice-to-HaveFamiliarity with Ahuna / Champaran Meat cooking style or Bihari non-veg cuisine.Experience in handling delivery/takeaway operations.Some marketing or promotional experience (local outreach, online platforms like Zomato).Ability to speak local languages (Hindi, Bhojpuri) for ease of staff & customer interaction.