Restaurant General Manager

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Restaurant General Manager responsible for overseeing operations at Market Kitchen and its outlets. The role demands a visionary leader with Michelin-star experience, excellent business acumen, and a passion for culinary innovation. Responsibilities include maximizing revenue, maintaining service standards, and engaging with guests while leading a high-performance team. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 23 years experience as a Restaurant Manager in a luxury or Michelin-starred establishment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing restaurant and bar operations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; articulate and well-spoken.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Superior knowledge of wines, mixology, and current beverage trends.
• In-depth understanding of global culinary trends and ability to engage guests in intelligent conversations about food and beverage.
• Forward-thinking, revenue-driven, and passionate about creating memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring compliance with brand standards and operational excellence.
• Implement strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain and enhance the hotel’s reputational index through superior service and guest engagement.
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to curate innovative menus and experiences aligned with global trends.
• Champion the Market-to-Farm concept by sourcing seasonal local ingredients.
• Drive sales through upselling and personalized guest interactions.
• Recruit, train, and mentor staff to deliver exceptional service.
• Monitor financial performance, control costs, and achieve budgeted targets.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Executive presence and professional demeanor

Advanced sales and negotiation skills

Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Strong financial acumen and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Description

The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for leading the operations of Market Kitchen and its bar outlets ensuring exceptional guest experiences driving revenue growth and maintaining the highest standards of service and quality. This role requires a visionary leader with Michelin-star experience strong business acumen and a passion for culinary and beverage innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring compliance with brand standards and operational excellence.
• Implement strategies to maximize revenue profitability and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain and enhance the hotel’s reputational index through superior service and guest engagement.
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to curate innovative menus and experiences aligned with global trends.
• Champion the Market-to-Farm concept by actively supporting the sourcing of seasonal local ingredients and fostering partnerships with regional farms and suppliers to ensure sustainability and authenticity.
• Drive sales through upselling and personalized guest interactions.
• Recruit, train and mentor staff to deliver exceptional service and maintain high performance standards.
• Monitor financial performance, control costs and achieve budgeted targets.
• Ensure adherence to health safety and hygiene regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 23 years experience as a Restaurant Manager in a luxury or Michelin-starred establishment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing restaurant and bar operations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; articulate and well-spoken.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Superior knowledge of wines mixology and current beverage trends.
• In-depth understanding of global culinary trends and ability to engage guests in intelligent conversations about food and beverage.
• Forward-thinking revenue-driven and passionate about creating memorable guest experiences.

Skills & Competencies

• Executive presence and professional demeanor.
• Advanced sales and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience

Director