Operations Manager – Bakery & Café Concept

Albal Design Studio; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end bakery and café concept in Dubai seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead operations with excellence. The ideal candidate is a male with either 10+ years of successful F&B operational experience or a highly educated young professional. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, overseeing financial performance, and leading a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences. This role requires innovation-driven thinking and strategic business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Mandatory male candidate.
• 10+ years of operational experience or highly educated young professional.
• Proven track record managing café/bakery operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bakery/café operations for excellence.
• Establish operational frameworks and quality controls.
• Monitor financial metrics and operational KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement.

Skills

F&B operational experience

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Job description

We are establishing a new high-end bakery & café concept in Dubai and are seeking an accomplished Operations Manager (Male) to lead the operational foundation of the brand. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership abilities and an exceptional understanding of F&B operations.

The ideal candidate will be either:

• A senior professional with 10+ years of proven success in the F&B sector, capable of independently running operations at a high standard; or

• A younger, highly educated leader with advanced business insight, innovation-driven thinking, and the ability to implement modern operational strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for daily bakery/café operations, ensuring operational excellence and service consistency.
• Establish and enforce operational frameworks, SOPs, inventory controls, and quality-assurance systems.
• Lead workforce planning, staff development, performance management, and team motivation.
• Oversee procurement, supplier negotiations, and cost-control mechanisms to maintain financial efficiency.
• Collaborate with culinary and branding teams to uphold and elevate product standards and customer experience.
• Monitor financial metrics, operational KPIs, and business performance, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene protocols, and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement, business expansion, and customer engagement.
• Develop and support strategic initiatives to enhance the brand’s market presence and long-term sustainability.

Skills

• Male candidate (mandatory requirement).
• Either 10+ years of senior F&B operational experience or a highly educated, analytically capable young professional with strong strategic thinking.
• Proven track record in managing café/bakery or broader hospitality operations at a leadership level.
• Strong commercial acumen, financial understanding, and decision-making capability.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-development skills.
• Expertise in operational planning, workflow optimization, and quality control.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and operational discipline.
• Ability to introduce innovative ideas, strategic business initiatives, and growth-oriented improvements.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and regulatory compliance.