Restaurant General Manager - Couqley French Brasserie

Pullman Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Couqley in Downtown Dubai is seeking an experienced restaurant leader to oversee daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage a large team across front and back of house. You will shape a high-performance culture and collaborate with senior managers to implement initiatives that enhance service and revenue.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of restaurant management experience, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large teams in hospitality settings.
• 2+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; English and French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure service standards and operational excellence.
• Place guest and Heartist experience at the center of decisions and lead by example.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Restaurant General Manager and Bar Manager to drive initiatives and revenue.
• Maintain understanding of reservations and guest profiling systems to optimize experiences.
• Foster collaboration between Front of House and Back of House for seamless service delivery.
• Proactively gather guest feedback and implement improvements to elevate dining.
• Plan and deliver regular training, coaching, and daily briefings for the team.
• Inspire and develop the team to achieve business objectives and a positive culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Restaurant management

Attention to detail

Hospitality passion

Team collaboration

English & French

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Bienvenue à Couqley! Amidst the clinking of glasses, friends’ laughter, and France’s glorious flavors, forge cherished memories at this delightful brasserie located in vibrant Downtown Dubai. Offering a premium-casual dining experience with cherished companions. With seating on the year-round al fresco terrace and interiors designed by artist Ana D’Castro, among the lively chatter of fellow connoisseurs, Couqley is the perfect venue for a romantic dinner or casual meal with friends. This award winning Brasserie offers a personalized, friendly service and a selection of authentic culinary creations, to create an unforgettable culinary experience for our guests.

Job Description

• Oversee the daily operations of our award-winning restaurant, ensuring exceptional service standards and operational excellence at all times.
• Place both guest and Heartist experience at the centre of every decision by leading through example, fostering an engaging, supportive and empowering work environment.
• Partner closely with the Assistant Restaurant General Manager and Bar Manager to develop and implement initiatives, promotions and incentives that enhance guest satisfaction, drive team engagement and maximize revenue.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the restaurant's reservation, booking and guest profiling systems to optimize guest experiences and commercial performance.
• Build strong collaboration between the Front of House and Back of House teams, ensuring seamless communication and efficient service delivery.
• Proactively gather guest feedback, identify opportunities for improvement and implement action plans to continuously elevate the dining experience.
• Drive service excellence by planning and delivering regular training sessions, coaching, performance feedback and daily briefings, ensuring all restaurant and bar team members consistently uphold brand standards.
• Inspire, motivate and develop the team to achieve business objectives while creating a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

Qualifications

• A track record of leading large teams in restaurants, kitchens and bars; you’re a natural at inspiring trust and bringing others along on a journey.
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar restaurant management role in a busy, bustling environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, juggling many things at once.
• Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.
• You’re a great communicator – both verbally and written – and a great listener. Fluent in English and French is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

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