General Manager

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A high-end Lagos restaurant pioneering innovative Asian-Nigerian cuisines where bold West African flavours meet refined Asian techniques. The curated dining experience celebrates cultural fusion through artful dishes an immersive ambiance and exceptional hospitality. The restaurant is seeking a visionary leader to steward our brand and operations. The General Manager will orchestrate end-to-end excellence; Drive profitability cultural authenticity and guest loyalty while empowering a team dedicated to redefining Lagoss dining landscape. Report directly to ownership.

Requirements

Business Leadership

Achieve 122M monthly revenue by Month 6; maintain 65% GP through cost controls
Develop/execute growth strategies (e.g. private dining seasonal fusion menus)
Own P&L budgets and financial reporting (aligning with bookkeeper)

Operational Rigour

Enforce HACCP/NAFDAC standards and maintain a low waste target percentage
Optimise FOH/BOH workflows (staff scheduling inventory POS/ERP systems)
Ensure 100% compliance with FIRS LIRS and hospitality regulations

Team & Culture

Lead 35 staff (hiring training performance management)
Foster a culture blending Nigerian cuisines with Asian precision service
Conduct bi-monthly culinary workshops with chefs to refine fusion techniques

Guest Experience

Resolve escalations (e.g. cultural menu misunderstandings) with diplomacy
Curate events showcasing fusion storytelling.

About You

You have a BSc/HND in Hospitality Business or related field (MBA advantageous)
You have done 5 years as GM in upscale restaurants/hotels (fusion/F&B group experience preferred)
You have a track record of scaling venues to more than N200M annual revenue
You are proficiency in Nigerian labour law and hospitality compliance
You are experienced in advanced Excel POS/ERP (Loyverse) Profit & Loss mastery
You have a deep knowledge of Nigerian/Asian culinary traditions
You are fluent in English. (Hausa Yoruba/Igbo or Asian language is a plus)
You are decisive under pressure obsessive about details and have a mentor mindset

Benefits

A competitive salary and benefits package.
A professional and prestigious work environment.
Opportunities for training and career growth.

Requirements

Business Leadership

Achieve 122M monthly revenue by Month 6; maintain 65% GP through cost controls
Develop/execute growth strategies (e.g. private dining seasonal fusion menus)
Own P&L budgets and financial reporting (aligning with bookkeeper)

Operational Rigour

Enforce HACCP/NAFDAC standards and maintain a low waste target percentage
Optimise FOH/BOH workflows (staff scheduling inventory POS/ERP systems)
Ensure 100% compliance with FIRS LIRS and hospitality regulations

Team & Culture

Lead 35 staff (hiring training performance management)
Foster a culture blending Nigerian cuisines with Asian precision service
Conduct bi-monthly culinary workshops with chefs to refine fusion techniques

Guest Experience

Resolve escalations (e.g. cultural menu misunderstandings) with diplomacy
Curate events showcasing fusion storytelling.

About You

You have a BSc/HND in Hospitality Business or related field (MBA advantageous)
You have done 5 years as GM in upscale restaurants/hotels (fusion/F&B group experience preferred)
You have a track record of scaling venues to more than N200M annual revenue
You are proficiency in Nigerian labour law and hospitality compliance
You are experienced in advanced Excel POS/ERP (Loyverse) Profit & Loss mastery
You have a deep knowledge of Nigerian/Asian culinary traditions
You are fluent in English. (Hausa Yoruba/Igbo or Asian language is a plus)
You are decisive under pressure obsessive about details and have a mentor mindset