Restaurant Manager – Beachfront Restaurant & Bar

Location: Agonda, South Goa

Property: Agonda Palm Beach Resort

Restaurant: The Rolling Sea – Café & Cocktails Bar

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal

Season: September to First Week of June

About the Role The Rolling Sea, the beachfront restaurant at Agonda Palm Beach Resort, is looking for an experienced and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our restaurant and bar operations for the upcoming season.

Our resort and restaurant operate seasonally, generally from mid-September until the first week of June, after which the property closes for the monsoon season.

We are looking for a candidate who is available to commit for the full season. Preference will be given to candidates who can join at the beginning of the season and remain with us until seasonal operations close in June.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about hospitality, guest service and team management and should be capable of taking responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the restaurant.

This is a hands-on position. The Restaurant Manager is expected to be present on the floor, interact with guests, lead the service team and work closely with the kitchen, bar and resort management.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the complete day-to-day operations of the restaurant and bar.
- Lead, supervise and motivate waiters, runners, bartenders and other service staff.
- Prepare staff duty rosters and manage attendance, shifts and weekly offs.
- Conduct daily staff briefings and ensure proper grooming and service standards.
- Train staff on menu knowledge, upselling, guest interaction and SOPs.




- Ensure excellent guest service and personally handle guest complaints when required.
- Coordinate closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team for smooth and timely food service.
- Monitor restaurant and bar stock, inventory, breakages and wastage.
- Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are followed.
- Supervise billing, POS operations, cash handling and daily restaurant reports.
- Monitor food and beverage sales and actively work towards improving revenue.
- Encourage and train the team to upsell cocktails, beverages, seafood specials, desserts and other menu items.
- Help control operational costs, wastage and revenue leakage.
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the restaurant, bar and service areas.
- Ensure all restaurant SOPs and company policies are followed.
- Monitor guest feedback and continuously improve the overall dining experience.
- Take ownership of restaurant operations during service.

Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of restaurant/F&B; experience, preferably as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager or similar supervisory position.
- Strong knowledge of restaurant and bar operations.
- Good understanding of food, cocktails, spirits, wines and beverage service.
- Experience with POS systems, billing,



inventory and stock control.
- Strong leadership and staff-management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and good spoken English.
- Guest-focused and capable of professionally resolving complaints.
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and restaurant cleanliness standards.
- Able to work under pressure during busy service periods.
- Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
- Must be willing to commit for the full operating season, approximately September to the first week of June.
- Hotel Management/Hospitality qualification preferred, although solid practical experience will also be considered.

What We Offer
- Competitive monthly salary based on experience.
- Staff accommodation provided.
- Staff meals provided.
- Seasonal employment from approximately mid-September to the first week of June.
- Opportunity to manage a beachfront restaurant and cocktail bar in Agonda, South Goa.
- Opportunity to return for subsequent seasons based on performance and mutual agreement.

Important We are looking for a hands-on Restaurant Manager, not someone who only supervises from the office. The successful candidate should be comfortable working on the restaurant floor, speaking with guests, supporting the team during busy periods and taking responsibility for the overall restaurant operation.

Candidates who are available for the complete season will be given preference.

Interested candidates can apply through Indeed with their updated CV/resume.

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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