C2i - Restaurant Supervisor - Dhaba kitchen Abu Dhabi Project

ALDAR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus service charge

Training and development

Opportunities to grow with the Dhaba

Dynamic, multicultural team

Job summary

Dhaba in Abu Dhabi is seeking a warm, energetic Restaurant Supervisor to join our pre-opening team and lead the floor during every service. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will supervise daily front-of-house operations, lead the service team, and ensure guests enjoy a warm, seamless experience.

Key responsibilities include guest engagement, handling feedback, maintaining standards, coordinating with kitchen and bar, and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years' experience as a Supervisor or Senior Server in premium casual or fine dining.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Guest-first mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of POS, cash handling and reservation systems.

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience: Welcome and engage with guests, ensuring prompt and attentive service.
• Guest Experience: Handle feedback and complaints professionally and efficiently.
• Guest Experience: Maintain Dhaba's standards in service, presentation and ambience.
• Operations: Supervise each shift and coordinate between the service, kitchen and bar teams.
• Operations: Prepare for every service, including briefings, table setup, reservations and cleanliness.
• Operations: Manage floor flow during busy periods to keep service running smoothly.
• Operations: Support the Restaurant Manager with shift planning, stock checks and reporting.
• Operations: Ensure health, hygiene and safety standards are followed at all times.
• Operations: Lead, train and motivate the service team to deliver outstanding hospitality.
• Operations: Run daily briefings and on-the-job training for new team members.
• Operations: Delegate tasks efficiently across shifts.
• Operations: Build a positive, respectful team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

POS & reservations knowledge

English fluency

Arabic or Hindi a plus

Tools

POS software

Reservations software

Cash handling

Job description

Dhaba began by the warmth of Chef Enayatullah Safi's grandmother's tandoor in Afghanistan. His journey carried him through the streets of India, which gave Dhaba its soul, and into the kitchens of Copenhagen, where he learned precision and respect for every ingredient. Now, in Abu Dhabi, all of those chapters come together at one table.

At Dhaba, hospitality means making every guest feel like family. We are looking for a warm, energetic Restaurant Supervisor to join our pre-opening team and lead the floor during every service.

The Role

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will supervise daily front-of-house operations, lead the service team on the floor, and make sure every guest enjoys a warm, seamless experience.

Key responsibilities:

Guest Experience

• Welcome and engage with guests, ensuring prompt and attentive service
• Handle feedback and complaints professionally and efficiently
• Maintain Dhaba's standards in service, presentation and ambience

Operations

• Supervise each shift and coordinate between the service, kitchen and bar teams
• Prepare for every service, including briefings, table setup, reservations and cleanliness
• Manage floor flow during busy periods to keep service running smoothly
• Support the Restaurant Manager with shift planning, stock checks and reporting
• Ensure health, hygiene and safety standards are followed at all times
• Lead, train and motivate the service team to deliver outstanding hospitality
• Run daily briefings and on-the-job training for new team members
• Delegate tasks efficiently across shifts
• Build a positive, respectful team culture

What You Bring

• 3–4 years' experience as a Supervisor or Senior Server in premium casual or fine dining
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills
• A genuine guest-first mindset and good problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of POS, cash handling and reservation systems
• Fluent English; Arabic or Hindi is a plus
• Professional presence and strong interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus service charge
• Training and development to support your career growth
• Opportunities to grow with the Dhaba brand
• A dynamic, multicultural team