Bucks University: Preparing for Success - Ideal Job Report

This report delves into the concept of an ideal job, specifically focusing on the role of a restaurant manager. It provides a detailed job description outlining responsibilities, required skills, and qualifications. The report also includes a person specification, highlighting educational background, experience, and personal skills essential for the role. Furthermore, it explores various resources available for job seekers, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Monster, discussing their functionalities and benefits in the job search process. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and emphasizing the importance of these resources in securing the ideal job, supported by relevant references.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
My Ideal Job ..........................................................................................................................3
A Job Description for My Ideal Job.......................................................................................3
Person specification................................................................................................................4
Resources that can help When Seeking a Job........................................................................5
Conclusion..............................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7
Books & Journals...................................................................................................................7

Introduction
In the present report I am going to discuss various elements in detail which includes my
ideal job role as well as an effective job description is also prepared in this report. Also for
seeking a job different resources are considered by me such as LinkedIn, Indeed and monster
which are going to be discussed in the present report.
My Ideal Job
I have a chose a job role of restaurant manager which is my ideal job. It is very
interesting job role for me and I love to work as a restaurant manager. In order to perform the
job role of a restaurant manager in an effective manner there are various skills which are required
to do the work in an appropriate manner. It has been said that I am the student of first year in a
Business management school and I have chosen the job role of a restaurant manager. One of the
most essential as well as crucial skill which is required by a restaurant manager is customer
service. This is the element which help in attracting large number of customers towards the
organisation. It my job to create positive and strong relationship with the customers so that they
can remain loyal towards the company for a longer period of time. For this, my communication
and listening skill need to be strong so that I can resolve issues and queries of customers within
given time frame. Apart from this, another skill which is required by me is leadership skills so
that every individual will be motivated in an effective manner to perform their work
appropriately.
A Job Description for My Ideal Job
Being a restaurant manager, an individual person is responsible for performing all the
task in an effective manner by doing proper planning before conducting the business functions. It
includes different types of skills and capabilities within an individual person so that they can
produce positive outcome within given time frame. As per the current scenario, this job
description is developed but it has also been said that after 4 years there might be various
changes arise within the marketplace which need some high quality skills and capabilities. For
this, a job description is going to be developed for a restaurant manager which are as follows:
Job description of a restaurant manager:-
Searching for a qualified and skilled restaurant manager there must be development of
appropriate job description. It is said that individual must be highly skilled and have the

capability to develop plans and meeting the deadlines by maintaining the quality of work.
Job responsibilities of a restaurant manager: -
 Planning the menu.
 Managing and allocating funds
 Overseeing the stock levels
 Taking reservations
 Give order to the suppliers
 Handling and resolving customers complaints and issues
 Setting of targets
 Maintaining financial and statistical records
 Developing new strategies for improving the business functions.
Job requirements of a restaurant manager:-
 Good communication and leadership skills in order to manage every things.
 Qualified degree in business management or hospitality related educational system.
 Skilled and familiar with the computer techniques such as Microsoft office.
Person specification
It has been analysed that there are ample number of skills which is required within the
candidate in order to perform their job role in an effective manner. Person specification is liable
which includes educational needs, training experience, personal qualifications and many more
which is essential for a job role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Name of the contact:
E-Mail:
Contact Information:
Objective: To gain knowledge and enhance my skills by working within a well known
restaurant so that I can assist the company in order to attain their goals and objectives.
Qualification:
Class University Grade Passing Year
Diploma in hotel University of 70.00% 2016

management England
Post graduation in
hotel management
University of
England
65.00% 2019
Experience:
Working as a restaurant manager from last 2 years.
Roles & Responsibilities:
 Effectively communicate all the work to the staff members.
 Conducting all the work in an effective manner and define schedules.
 Formulation of policies and strategies.
Personal Skills:
 Communication as well as problem solving skills
 Technological skills such as Microsoft, Ms Excel.
Resources that can help When Seeking a Job
It has been said that there are various types of resources available at the marketplace
when an individual person is looking for a job. It includes LinkedIn, Monster, Facebook, Twitter,
Indeed and so on. Some of these resources are going to be discussed as follows:
LinkedIn: It is a platform mainly used for professionals which includes candidates
looking for the job position posting their CV. It is the outlet which provide assistance to the
individuals in order to create their job profile where they contain information about their studies
and qualification. By posting CV on this platform, various organisations shortlist the candidates
who fulfil the requirements of their job position.
Facebook: It is a social media platform which is commonly used by the individuals in
order to interact with large number of people. It is the platform which is also used by the
individuals for searching the job role. Various organisations develop their contact with
individuals who show their interest in their company.
Monster: It is an international website which is owned as well as operated by the
company developed in the year 1999. It has been said that it is the platform where individuals
posting there resume in order to seeking job. Individuals as well as organisations get various
options in this websites where they can get job according to their requirements.

All these platforms are digital which help in searching the job role in an effective manner.
This will assist in fulfil the requirements of individual related to their ideal job.
Conclusion
In this report, an effective job description is developed for a ideal job where the job
position is restaurant manager. Apart from this, three different sources for seeking a job are
mentioned which are Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster. All these help in searching the best and most
suitable company for the candidate.

REFERENCES
Books & Journals
Boella, M.J., 2017. Human resource management in the hotel and catering industry. Routledge.
Davis, B., Lockwood, A., Alcott, P. and Pantelidis, I.S., 2018. Food and beverage management.
Routledge.
Durrani, A. S. and Rajagopal, L., 2016. Restaurant human resource managers’ attitudes towards
workplace diversity, perceptions and definition of ethical hiring. International Journal
of Hospitality Management, 53, pp.145-151.
Pató, B. S. G., 2015. The 3D job description. Journal of Management Development, 34(4),
pp.406-420.
Schoffstall, D. G. and Arendt, S. W., 2016. Hospitality students’ work experiences and an
examination of their perceptions of the future. Journal of Human Resources in
Hospitality & Tourism, 15(2), pp.209-229.