Restaurant Manager - Dubai at Apt Resources in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia focuses on Apt Resources is seeking an experienced, commercially driven, and dynamic Restaurant Manager to take responsibility for the overall. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in restaurant management, with proven experience in overseeing financial performance, driving revenue, managing operational costs, and leading high-performing teams.
Apt Resources is seeking an experienced, commercially driven, and dynamic Restaurant Manager to take responsibility for the overall operations and business performance of a standalone restaurant in Dubai.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in restaurant management, with proven experience in overseeing financial performance, driving revenue, managing operational costs, and leading high-performing teams. We are looking for an adaptable and forward-thinking individual with strong emotional intelligence, a creative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving F&B environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, achieving financial objectives, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and continuously identifying opportunities to improve business performance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the overall restaurant operations, ensuring efficient daily management and compliance with established operational standards.
- Manage the restaurant's financial performance, including budgeting, revenue generation, cost control, profitability, and achievement of business targets.
- Monitor sales, operational expenses, inventory, and key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing strategies to improve business performance.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the restaurant team, overseeing recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, service delivery, hygiene, and customer satisfaction while handling guest feedback and concerns.
- Coordinate with the kitchen and service teams to ensure smooth operations and an excellent dining experience.
- Identify opportunities for business growth, introduce creative initiatives, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Demonstrate flexibility, emotional intelligence, and a positive approach to change, adapting to new procedures and encouraging innovation within the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in restaurant management or a similar leadership role.
- Previous experience managing a standalone, full-service, or upscale dining establishment.
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, financial management, budgeting, cost control, and sales performance.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate restaurant teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong commercial awareness, customer service orientation, and ability to drive business performance.
- High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a creative mindset, with the ability to embrace change and introduce new ideas.
- Good command of English.
- Knowledge or experience in Greek or Mediterranean cuisine is an advantage.
Benefits
Monthly salary of AED 17,000–20,000, with a live-out arrangement accommodation and transportation allowances, tips, duty meals, annual air ticket, KPI-based bonus, and spouse air ticket and health insurance (subject to certain conditions).
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