Restaurant General Manager (Beach)

Kempinski Hotels SA; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels SA in Dubai is seeking a Beach Restaurant General Manager to lead a service team in collaboration with the culinary team, delivering an outstanding guest experience and driving sales. You will train staff on the outlet concept, manage costs, monitor inventory, produce reports, and ensure HACCP and safety standards, while developing talent and maximizing top-line profit.

Proven leadership in high-volume settings, strong P&L acumen, and a deep knowledge of local restaurant scenes

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in restaurant management; ideally beach club, hotel, or high-volume casual/fine dining setting.
• Strong understanding of restaurant management software, P&L management, and supplier relations.
• Hands-on leadership, energetic, and people focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team including Assistant Restaurant/Outlet Manager, Restaurant Supervisor, Head Waiter/Waitress, Waiter/Waitress, Host/Hostess, and Outlet Cashier.
• Provide professional and courteous service and ensure staff follow standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Produce reports and analysis of the outlet for monthly performance meetings.
• Drive high top-line revenue and profit while controlling costs and expenses.
• Assist in budget preparation and support talent development initiatives.

Skills

Restaurant management

P&L management

People leadership

Supplier relations

Job description

Restaurant General Manager (Beach)

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Reporting To: Director of F&B

Description

To produce an outstanding guest experience within the outlet concept by managing a service team in cooperation with the culinary team. The Restaurant General Manager provides a courteous, professional and efficient service in accordance with the outlet, hotel and Kempinski standards, driving sales and maximises profit.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for Assistant Restaurant / Outlet Manager, Restaurant Supervisor, Restaurant Head Waiter / Waitress, Waiter / Waitress, Host / Hostess, Outlet Cashier.
• Provide a professional and courteous service at all times and ensure that all employees of the assigned outlet follow the example.
• Ensure that the place of work and surrounding area is kept clean and organised at all times.
• A High quality of product and service is maintained in the outlet.
• Execute and support the team to execute the highest level of service and set-up standards at all times.
• Be knowledgeable of all services and products offered by the hotel.
• Understand thoroughly the concept of the outlet and train all employees of the outlet in regards to the concept.
• The outlet is developed in an entrepreneurial manner, looking for opportunities to generate more business at all times.
• Know the restaurant scene and gastronomic character of the destination and be recognized in the market.
• Be knowledgeable to operate the existing POS system based on the trained responsibility level as assigned in the department.
• Monitor operating supplies, equipment and reduce spoilage and wastage successfully.
• Perform up selling for all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives.
• Produce reports and analysis of the outlet and present report in the monthly performance meeting.
• Innovation and new ideas are fostered, collected and communicated to the Head of Department.
• Lead the outlet efficiently in cost and expenses, constantly delivering the highest quality as well as driving high top line revenue and profit.
• Assist in preparation of the outlet’s budget.
• Support and implement new Talent Development initiatives.
• Support career development by training and assigning multi-tasking.
• Give constant feedback to all employees of the outlet.
• All rules & regulations are strictly adhered within the hotel including hotel’s policy on fire and safety as well as hygiene regulations including HACCP

Job Requirements

• Proven experience (4+ years) as a Restaurant Manager, Operations Manager or Restaurant General Manager, preferably in a beach club, hotel, or high-volume casual/fine dining setting.
• Strong understanding of restaurant management software, P&L management, and supplier relations.
• Hands-on leadership, energetic, and people focused.

About Kempinski

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.