Dubai Luxury Restaurant Operations Manager

Anantara Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Downtown Dubai is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the overall operation and guest experience of the restaurant, ensuring service excellence in line with luxury brand standards.

You will coach a team, drive revenue, and maintain HACCP-compliant operations while coordinating with Culinary and hotel departments. A hospitality degree and 3–5 years of F&B experience in luxury settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in hospitality or related field.
• 3–5 years of F&B experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Previous restaurant management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Forbes Travel Guide and LQA standards.
• Understanding of HACCP, food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure smooth service.
• Maintain floor presence and personally engage with guests.
• Ensure compliance with Forbes, LQA, brand, HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Coach the team on luxury service, guest engagement, service recovery and attention to detail.
• Conduct daily briefings and regular service/quality checks.
• Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally and ensure effective recovery.
• Drive restaurant revenue, upselling, average check and cost control.
• Manage staffing, productivity, scheduling and team performance.
• Train, develop and motivate team members, building a strong service culture.
• Coordinate effectively with Culinary, Stewarding and other hotel departments.
• Ensure restaurant cleanliness, grooming, mise-en-place and operational standards.
• Review guest feedback and quality audit results and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Cost control

Flexibility

Education

Diploma/Degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

Anantara Downtown Dubai is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the overall operation and guest experience of the restaurant, ensuring service excellence in line with luxury brand standards.

You will coach a team, drive revenue, and maintain HACCP-compliant operations while coordinating with Culinary and hotel departments. A hospitality degree and 3–5 years of F&B experience in luxury settings are preferred.