Restaurant Manager

Hyatt Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a signature dining destination. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury service, team leadership, and innovative dining concepts. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, enhancing guest experiences, and managing budgets. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in hospitality management with 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in fine dining or luxury hotel restaurant management.
• Demonstrated expertise in leadership and staff development.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team for luxury service standards.
• Collaborate with culinary team for trend-setting dining concepts.
• Oversee operations and budgets for excellence and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Guest engagement

Operational acumen

Team development

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field

Job description

Overview

Restaurant Manager

We are seeking a visionary Restaurant Manager to lead one of our signature dining destinations.

The Ideal Candidate

• A forward-thinking leader with the ability to innovate and deliver unique, world-class guest experiences.
• Skilled in team development, guest engagement, and cultivating a luxury service culture.
• A strategic thinker with strong operational and financial acumen.
• Passionate about design-led, concept-driven dining, with an exceptional eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, setting the benchmark for luxury service standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to deliver memorable, trend-setting dining concepts.
• Elevate the guest journey through personalized, seamless, and unforgettable experiences.
• Oversee operations, budgets, and service delivery to ensure excellence and profitability.
• Position the restaurant as a destination of choice for both international and local guests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of progressive experience in fine dining or luxury hotel restaurant management.
• Demonstrated expertise in leadership, staff development, and team engagement.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage trends, wine pairing, and guest engagement strategies.
• Proven ability to deliver results in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.