Operations Manager

Client of Limitless Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Specialty Coffee Group in the UAE is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead high-end specialty coffee and premium casual dining across multiple locations, including pre-openings.

This senior, hands-on role requires proven UAE multi-unit leadership, strong P&L and budgeting skills, and the ability to travel between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Fluent English is essential, with additional European/Balkan/CIS language a must.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager in UAE hospitality with multi-unit oversight.
• Experience leading pre-openings in the UAE.
• Fluent in English; additional European/Balkan/CIS language is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership across multi-location operations.
• Drive SOP development, scheduling, and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

SOP development

Supply chain

Vendor relationships

Inventory control

English fluency

Additional language

Job description

NOW HIRING OPERATIONS MANAGER

Premium Specialty Coffee Group

UAE Dubai amp Abu Dhabi UAE Fluency in English both written and spoken plus an additional European Balkan or CIS language is mandatory

This is a senior hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who understands high-end specialty coffee premium casual dining multi-unit operations and pre-opening environments

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager / Multi-Unit Manager within the UAE, specifically within high-end specialty coffee shops or high-end casual restaurants
• Several successful pre-openings in the UAE
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, plus an additional European, Balkan or CIS language
• Strong hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach, motivate and develop teams
• Proven experience with P&L management, budgeting, forecasting and cost control
• Strong knowledge of SOP development, operational standards, scheduling and efficiency
• Experience with supply chain management, vendor relationships and inventory control
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, commercially minded and able to manage multiple locations and competing priorities
• Strong customer-centric mindset with a passion for exceptional service
• Must be currently based in the UAE and available for face-to-face interviews
• UAE Driving Licence is mandatory, with the ability to travel regularly between locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
• Must be able to travel to Europe without requiring a visa