F&B Café Operations Leader — Abu Dhabi

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Restaurant & Café Operations Manager for Lalla Zina Moroccan Sweets in Abu Dhabi. The role requires 3-5+ years in UAE F&B management and strong daily operations leadership to run a busy restaurant and cafe.

You will supervise staff, manage inventory and food costs, handle cash and POS reporting, and coordinate with Talabat, Careem, Deliveroo. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage, and a proactive, hands-on leader with excellent organizational skills will

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years UAE F&B management experience.
• Abu Dhabi-based restaurant/café management experience preferred.
• Experience in daily restaurant and café operations.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and UAE safety standards.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff schedules, attendance, performance and discipline.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, stock control, and supplier coordination.
• Control food costs, reduce waste and manage costs.
• Handle daily sales, cash, and POS reporting.
• Address customer complaints and maintain high service standards.
• Coordinate with Talabat, Careem, Deliveroo and other platforms.
• Aim to increase sales and drive business growth.

Skills

F&B management

Staff scheduling

Inventory management

Food cost control

POS reporting

Leadership

English proficiency

Arabic language

Customer service

Team management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking a Restaurant & Café Operations Manager for Lalla Zina Moroccan Sweets in Abu Dhabi. The role requires 3-5+ years in UAE F&B management and strong daily operations leadership to run a busy restaurant and cafe.

You will supervise staff, manage inventory and food costs, handle cash and POS reporting, and coordinate with Talabat, Careem, Deliveroo. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage, and a proactive, hands-on leader with excellent organizational skills will