Restaurant General Manager

Prime Strategy Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant consultancy in Dubai is searching for an experienced Restaurant General Manager to oversee operations for a growing restaurant brand across the UAE. Candidates need 13+ years in the restaurant/QSR industry, specifically with South Indian operations. The role requires a proven track record in P&L management and team leadership. Compensation is competitive, ranging from AED 7,000 to 10,000, plus additional benefits. Strategic thinkers with strong leadership skills will thrive in this position.

Benefits

Additional benefits as per UAE labor law

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in restaurant/QSR industry.
• Multi-unit leadership experience (4-5 years minimum).
• Strong exposure to South Indian restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end restaurant operations across all UAE branches.
• Drive P&L performance, budgeting & cost optimization.
• Ensure operational excellence, brand consistency & customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Customer Centricity

Operational Excellence

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration

Job description

Experience: 13+ years in Restaurant/QSR Operations

The Opportunity

We're looking for a dynamic and results-driven Restaurant General Manager to lead multi-branch operations across the UAE for a growing restaurant brand! If you have a proven track record in South Indian restaurant operations and are ready to drive excellence across multiple outlets, this is YOUR opportunity!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end restaurant operations across all UAE branches
• Drive P&L performance, budgeting & cost optimization
• Ensure operational excellence, brand consistency & customer satisfaction
• Build and mentor high-performing teams
• Oversee food safety, compliance & quality standards
• Collaborate on marketing initiatives and new store openings
• Monitor KPIs: sales growth, food cost, labor cost, customer ratings & more

What We're Looking For

• 13+ years of experience in restaurant/QSR industry
• Multi-unit leadership experience (4-5 years minimum)
• Strong exposure to South Indian restaurant operations
• Proven expertise in P&L management, operations & team leadership
• Deep understanding of UAE market, regulations & customer expectations
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration (preferred)
• Preference: Indian nationals, particularly candidates from Kerala

Compensation Package

• Salary: AED 7,000 – 10,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Additional benefits as per UAE labor law

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong leadership & people management skills
• Strategic thinker with operational excellence mindset
• Customer-centric with passion for hospitality
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Experience scaling restaurant operations across multiple locations