Restaurant Manager

Kenshō Hotels & Villas, the award-winning boutique hospitality brand born in Mykonos, is expanding its story to the island of Paros. Renowned for redefining Cycladic luxury through design, gastronomy, and heartfelt service, Kenshō is now creating a new haven of relaxation and inspiration on one of Greece's most authentic and beautiful islands.

We are seeking passionate, talented, and dedicated professionals who share our philosophy of excellence, creativity, and genuine hospitality. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a visionary project that combines the elegance of Kenshō with the natural charm of Paros.

If you're ready to grow your career within a dynamic team and contribute to an exceptional new chapter in luxury hospitality, we invite you to explore our open positions and join us on this exciting journey.

About the Role

The Restaurant Manager is a leader within the Food & Beverage division, responsible for the overall success and prosperity of a signature restaurant. Acting as both brand ambassador and host, the Restaurant Manager ensures outstanding service, guest recognition, operational excellence, and revenue growth. This role requires close collaboration with Resort Owners, Chef Partners, Marketing, and Guest Relations to deliver exceptional experiences. A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and guest-centric leadership are essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive restaurant business by optimizing seating capacity (OpenTable or similar) and maximizing volume.
• Increase average check and food-to-beverage ratio to boost revenue per guest.
• Act as a local ambassador, building networks with concierges, luxury service providers, and the local community.
• Partner with PR/Marketing to promote the restaurant through influencers, media, events, and hotel guest programs.
• Collaborate with Catering to manage restaurant buyouts and private dining events.
• Entertain and host influencers, journalists, and high-value guests.
• Innovate offerings with new meal periods (e.g., brunch, themed events, pop-ups) relevant to local and international trends.
• Handle guest service enhancements, complaints, and online review management, ensuring issues are resolved to guest satisfaction.
• Manage the restaurant's P&L, budgets, and cost controls, driving financial performance.
• Lead, develop and train the management team (assistant managers, sommelier, host team) and ensure strong FOH–BOH collaboration.
• Maintain professional standards of service, guest recognition, and cultural excellence.
• Ensure adequate stock levels, equipment maintenance, and par levels.
• Stay updated on F&B market and international trends to create activations and experiences relevant to the Greek luxury resort scene.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager or senior supervisor in a luxury resort or fine dining environment.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, service standards, cost and labor control.
• Familiarity with POS (MICROS/Simphony), OpenTable or similar.
• Strong leadership, cross-cultural sensitivity, and guest service orientation.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and Greek required; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in line with market standards and professional experience
• Performance-based bonus structure rewarding results and contribution
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage
• Company-provided accommodation and daily meals to support employee wellbeing
• Fully equipped workstation and necessary tools for optimal performance
• Company mobile phone for business use