Restaurant Manager (Fine dining Experienced)

Overview

**Key Responsibilities**

• **Guest Experience & Service Excellence:** Champion an unwavering standard of hospitality across all front-of-house operations; personally oversee the guest journey from reservation through to departure, resolving complaints swiftly, anticipating needs proactively, and ensuring every guest leaves with a lasting positive impression of the brand.
• **Front-of-House Operations Management:** Direct and coordinate all daily FOH activities including reservations, seating management, service flow, table turnover, and event setups; ensure the dining room, bar area, and guest-facing spaces consistently reflect the brand's premium aesthetic and cleanliness standards.
• **Team Leadership & Staff Development:** Recruit, onboard, schedule, and manage a diverse front-of-house team; conduct regular briefings, performance reviews, and service training sessions to build a motivated, knowledgeable brigade that can articulate the multi-cuisine menu with confidence and cultural sensitivity.
• **Financial Performance & Revenue Management:** Monitor daily covers, revenue, and average spend per head; collaborate with the Head Chef and senior leadership on upselling strategies, menu pricing, and promotional initiatives to maximise profitability while maintaining the brand's premium positioning across GCC markets.
• **Kitchen & FOH Collaboration:** Serve as the primary liaison between the front-of-house team and the culinary brigade; communicate service pacing, special guest requirements, dietary needs, and VIP arrangements clearly to the kitchen, ensuring seamless coordination throughout every service.
• **Compliance, Licensing & Brand Standards:** Ensure full compliance with GCC municipal regulations, local licensing requirements, and corporate brand standards, including dress codes, grooming policies, and service protocols; manage health and safety obligations for all front-of-house areas and staff.
• **Events, VIP & Community Engagement:** Plan and oversee in-restaurant events, private dining experiences, festive promotions (Ramadan, Eid, National Days), and corporate bookings; build and maintain relationships with regular guests, VIP clientele, and local community stakeholders to strengthen brand loyalty across the GCC.

Qualifications & Requirements

• **Educational & Professional Credentials:** A bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; professional certifications in food & beverage management, or service excellence are a distinct advantage, along with a valid food-safety certification compliant with GCC municipal requirements.
• **Professional Experience:** A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in upscale restaurant or hotel food & beverage operations, including at least 3 years in a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, or senior FOH supervisory role within a fine-dining or premium multi-cuisine environment; demonstrable experience managing high-volume service in a GCC or Middle Eastern hospitality context is strongly preferred.
• **Leadership, Communication & Cultural Intelligence:** Proven ability to inspire, manage, and develop a diverse, multicultural front-of-house team of 15 or more; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in English (Arabic or additional languages are a significant advantage); a deep appreciation of GCC cultural norms, guest etiquette expectations, Islamic hospitality values, and the nuances of delivering premium service to an internationally diverse clientele across Gulf markets.
• Pay: ﷼9,000.00 - ﷼10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

• ANSWERS FOR THE BELOW PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED.
• Have you read and accept the duties and responsibilities, including the salary details that we mentioned for this role? Continue with your applications if "Yes"
• In which city and country are you currently located?
• Which country passport do you have? (Nationality)
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• If selected for this role, after how many days before you can join our company?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Restaurant Manager?