Guest-Centric Restaurant General Manager

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotels Middle East is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for Couqley, a premium-casual brasserie in Downtown Dubai. Lead daily operations, inspire a high-performing team, and ensure top-tier guest experiences in a vibrant hospitality setting.

You will collaborate with senior managers to drive guest satisfaction, revenue, and staff engagement, while maintaining brand standards and a positive, empowering work environment for both front- and back-of-house teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in fast-paced hospitality environments.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and service standards.
• Ability to train and develop teams, coach performance, and run daily briefings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant to ensure exceptional service and efficiency.
• Lead through example and foster a supportive, empowering work environment.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Restaurant General Manager and Bar Manager on initiatives to boost guest satisfaction and revenue.
• Maintain knowledge of reservations, bookings, and guest profiling to optimize experiences.
• Facilitate strong collaboration between Front of House and Back of House for seamless service.
• Gather guest feedback and implement plans for continuous improvement.
• Deliver regular training sessions and daily briefings to uphold brand standards.
• Inspire and develop the team to achieve business objectives and a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Restaurant management

Staff training

Guest service oriented

Communication

Bilingual English/French

Job description

AccorHotels Middle East is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for Couqley, a premium-casual brasserie in Downtown Dubai. Lead daily operations, inspire a high-performing team, and ensure top-tier guest experiences in a vibrant hospitality setting.

You will collaborate with senior managers to drive guest satisfaction, revenue, and staff engagement, while maintaining brand standards and a positive, empowering work environment for both front- and back-of-house teams.