Restuarant Manager

About the Role Narayani Rasoi is looking for an experienced and highly responsible Restaurant Manager / Cloud Kitchen Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our small delivery-only kitchen. The ideal candidate will be capable of building and managing a full operational team, ensuring smooth daily functioning, and maintaining high food quality and customer satisfaction. This is a role for someone who can lead, organize, and run a cloud kitchen efficiently. Key Responsibilities1. Team Hiring & Management • Hire, train, and manage staff including: • Chef / Cook • Kitchen helpers • Packing staff • Receptionist / Order handler • Delivery coordination staff (if needed) • Create staff schedules and assign daily responsibilities. • Maintain discipline, hygiene, and professionalism in the team. • Provide ongoing training on food safety, customer handling, and work efficiency. 2. Kitchen Operations Management • Oversee day-to-day food preparation and ensure timely order dispatch. • Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and safety standards. • Ensure proper handling of ingredients, storage, and waste management. • Monitor cooking quality, portion consistency, and packing standards. • Coordinate with aggregators 3. Inventory & Vendor Management • Track daily/weekly stock levels and forecast requirements. • Order raw materials, vegetables, groceries, and packaging items. • Maintain relationships with vendors and negotiate pricing. • Ensure zero stock-outs for high-demand items. 4. Customer Service Oversight • Monitor customer feedback and ensure high satisfaction. • Handle complaints professionally and implement corrective actions. • Ensure order accuracy and timely dispatch. 5. Financial & Administrative Duties • Manage daily expenses, staff payments, and petty cash. • Record sales, wastage, and stock usage. • Work with owners on budgeting and cost control. • Maintain compliance with FSSAI and local regulations. 6. Technology & Platform Management • Operate cloud-kitchen POS systems & order dashboards. • Manage order flow, item availability, and menu updates. • Track ratings, order reports, and kitchen performance metrics. 7. Growth & Quality Improvement • Suggest new menu ideas based on customer trends. • Work on improving delivery time, food quality, and packaging. • Implement SOPs for efficient and consistent operations. Required Qualifications & Skills • 1–5 years of experience in restaurant management, cloud kitchen, or food operations. • Strong leadership and team-building skills. • Excellent knowledge of kitchen workflows. • Familiarity with POS systems, and delivery platforms. • Good communication & customer service skills. • Ability to work in fast-paced environments. • Strong sense of responsibility and ownership. • Preferred Qualifications • Experience managing a delivery-only / cloud kitchen. • Ability to manage costs and reduce wastage. • Basic understanding of marketing promotions . • Training experience for staff. What We Offer • Competitive salary + performance incentives. • Supportive work environment with growth opportunities. • Chance to build your own team and run operations independently. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹120,000.00 - ₹360,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: • Kompally, Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Language: • Telugu (Required) • Hindi (Required) • English (Required) Location: • Kompally, Hyderabad, Telangana (Preferred) Work Location: In person