Operations Manager - Sarood Hospitality - Jumeirah Restaurants

Jumeirah Group - Other locations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hospitality firm is seeking an Operations Manager to enhance the performance of its restaurant operations. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of executive experience in standalone or branded restaurant operations, with strong leadership skills to manage multi-cultural teams. The successful candidate will oversee the opening of new restaurants, ensuring financial targets are met and exceptional service is delivered. This position is based in the United Arab Emirates and offers a chance to be part of a prestigious brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years executive experience in restaurant operations.
• Strong skills in P&L management and financial controls.
• Excellent communication and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in operating branded restaurants.
• Lead outlet heads to ensure exceptional service.
• Plan and manage new restaurant openings.

Skills

Leadership in multi-cultural teams

Forecasting

Budgeting

Customer service

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About Jumeirah Restaurants

A Dubai-based full-service hospitality provider, with an iconic portfolio of acclaimed homegrown brands, specializing in the innovation, nurture and operation of sustainable food and beverage concepts ranging from premium-casual to quick-service restaurants, casual dining venues and food trucks.

Jumeirah Restaurant's current owned portfolio consists of 11 brands including: The Noodle House, Flow, Pai Thai, Trattoria, The Duck Hook, Hillhouse Brasserie, Boaz, Butcha and Sikka Cafe.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to join Jumeirah Restaurants.

Main duties and responsibilities of this role includes:

• Demonstrate advanced expertise in pre-opening and operating branded restaurants while driving efficiencies, profitability and brand standards.
• Lead and support outlet heads, ensuring strong performance, development and delivery of exceptional service.
• Plan and manage new restaurant openings and oversee special projects assigned by the Managing Director.
• Develop talent through recruitment, training, succession planning and maintaining motivated, capable teams.
• Ensure financial targets are met by managing budgets, controls, purchasing processes and performance analysis.
• Communicate effectively across all levels, influencing discussions and aligning teams with company objectives.

AboutYou

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years executive experience in standalone or branded restaurant operations with leadership of multi-cultural teams.
• Strong skills in forecasting, budgeting, P&L management, customer service and maintaining brand standards.
• Excellent communication, team management and computer/Microsoft Office proficiency; additional languages desired.
• Core competencies include F&B knowledge, planning and organizing, leading and supervising, innovation and adherence to company values.