Fine Dining Restaurant Manager at Board Lagos

Board Lagos is a premium food experience and food gifting company known for creating beautifully curated edible art. From intimate date-night boards to impressive grazing tables for weddings and corporate events, every presentation is carefully designed to offer a memorable and delightful experience.

Position Overview

Job Title: Fine Dining Restaurant Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

This is a full-time role responsible for the smooth day-to-day operations of our restaurant, ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience. The ideal candidate will bring operational expertise, leadership, financial skills, and a deep understanding of fine dining etiquette, service standards, and wine culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, coordinating seamlessly with kitchen and service teams.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, hygiene standards, and fine dining service protocols.
• Manage inventory, budgets, and resource allocation while maintaining high service quality.
• Build strong relationships with guests to encourage loyalty and repeat visits.
• Lead, train, and motivate staff to deliver exceptional fine dining service.
• Supervise reservations, seating arrangements, and service flow to maximize efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Implement quality assurance measures, including feedback systems and mystery diner programs.
• Collaborate with chefs on menu development, wine pairings, and special events.
• Review financial reports, track key performance indicators, and take corrective action to meet revenue and cost goals.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in restaurant management, with at least 2 years in a fine dining environment.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, and beverage service, including wine pairing expertise.
• Understanding of fine table settings, waitstaff etiquette, and correct use of wine serving utensils.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Financial management abilities in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Ability to perform under pressure with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Commitment to consistency in service and overall guest experience.

Salary

₦300,000 per month

Application Closing Date

13th October, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using the job title as the subject of the email.