Restaurant Management Agreement

Restaurant Management Agreement Overview

This document is a fully editable Restaurant Management Agreement, designed to facilitate the hiring of a manager responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a restaurant. The agreement can be easily tailored to meet specific requirements and is available for immediate download in Microsoft Word format.

Manager's Duties

The manager’s core responsibilities include hiring and training all restaurant staff to ensure smooth operations. Additionally, the manager is responsible for creating both food and beverage menus, setting menu pricing, and establishing appropriate dress codes for staff and guests. The manager must also obtain all necessary licenses and permits required to operate the restaurant and ensure that the establishment is maintained and managed in full compliance with the owner’s specified operating standards.

Marketing

The manager is tasked with establishing, overseeing, and supervising all marketing, advertising, and promotional campaigns aimed at supporting and growing the restaurant’s business.

Limitations on Manager's Authority

The manager’s authority is specifically limited in certain areas. The manager is not permitted to enter into any lease or license agreements, nor can the manager incur any financial obligations beyond ordinary trade debt. The manager is also prohibited from acquiring capital assets, borrowing money, or mortgaging or otherwise encumbering the business.

Insurance Requirements

It is the manager’s responsibility to secure and maintain all necessary insurance coverages for the restaurant. This includes, but is not limited to, liability insurance, all-risk coverage, worker’s compensation, disability insurance, and business interruption coverage.

Labor Agreements

All negotiations pertaining to labor union collective bargaining agreements are the sole responsibility of the restaurant owner, not the manager.

Other Terms

The agreement includes detailed provisions governing the termination of the management arrangement, as well as terms regarding the transfer of restaurant operations from the manager to the owner or to a replacement manager, as applicable.

Generic Contract and Customization

This Restaurant Management Agreement is a generic legal document that does not reference the laws of any specific country or jurisdiction. As such, it can be readily customized to address the unique needs and circumstances of any restaurant operation.

Obtaining the Form

The Restaurant Management Agreement will download to your device immediately after purchase and is provided in an editable MS Word format for convenience.