Restaurant Manager

Daikan Hospitality Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikan Izakaya in Abu Dhabi is actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our team and oversee daily operations. You will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service delivery, managing staff, and optimizing overall performance to create a memorable dining experience for our guests.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, strong hosting skills, and the ability to drive revenue while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a similar leadership role within the hospitality industry.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and multitasking skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a passion for the dining experience.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to drive revenue growth.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to inform decision-making.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in the hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant team and foster a high-performance, collaborative work environment.
• Oversee daily operations of front- and back-of-house with quality standards.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate staff; develop programs to boost skills.
• Enhance guest satisfaction by engaging with guests and resolving issues.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and drive revenue through marketing.
• Supervise inventory and ordering to maintain stock for daily ops.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Daikan Izakaya, Abu Dhabi is actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our team and oversee the daily operations of our esteemed establishment. As the Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring exceptional service delivery, managing staff, and optimizing overall performance to create a memorable dining experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Provide strong leadership and direction to the restaurant team, fostering a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and high performance.
• Operational Management: Oversee daily restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house coordination, ensuring smooth service and high standards of quality.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and evaluate staff performance. Develop training programs to enhance skills and ensure adherence to service standards.
• Customer Experience: Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by interacting with guests, addressing concerns effectively, and enhancing overall dining experiences.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, control costs, and drive revenue growth through effective marketing and promotional initiatives.
• Inventory Control: Supervise inventory management and ordering processes, ensuring appropriate stock levels to support daily operations.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the restaurant.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a similar leadership role within the hospitality industry.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and multitasking skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a passion for the dining experience.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to drive revenue growth.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to inform decision-making.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in the hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.