Restaurant Manager (Italian Concept)
About This Role
Driven by a passion for creating unique home-grown food concepts, The Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality group behind the region's most beloved brands - SALT, Parker's, Somewhere, Public, Kumo, and Shalwa. Each concept is a testament to our commitment to innovative experiences, community connection, and high standards of service.
We are looking for a highly skilled and guest-focused Restaurant Manager/Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead our fine dining concept. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for hospitality, a strong sense of leadership, and a deep understanding of luxury service standards. You will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional dining experience, optimizing operations, and driving business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day to day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction
- Lead, train, and inspire the front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service
- Handle guest feedback with professionalism and resolve issues promptly
- Monitor inventory, manage costs, and control P&L performance
- Drive sales through up-selling, customer engagement, and local marketing initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety, and UAE regulations
- Work closely with the culinary team to align service delivery with menu and concept
- Manage staff scheduling, performance reviews, and development plans
Requirements:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager/Assistant Restaurant Manager in upper-casual/fine dining environment
- Fluency in English required
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Hands-on knowledge of restaurant financials, cost control, and team management
- Experience in the UAE preferred
- Positive attitude, guest-centric mindset, and attention to detail
We don't just want someone to run the floor. We want someone who makes every guest remember why they came.
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