Restaurant Manager

reeqwest; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

reeqwest in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced operations manager to oversee the showroom and kitchen, ensuring cleanliness, quality, and strict HACCP compliance.

You will lead a diverse team of chefs, cashiers, and waitstaff, manage inventory and procurement, and drive performance through weekly reviews and audits. The role requires readiness for peak periods and a strong focus on service excellence.

Formación

• Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial role within Food & Beverage sector.
• Preference for candidates with experience in both restaurant and confectionery/dessert shops.
• Strong leadership skills to manage chefs, waitstaff, and cashiers under pressure.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards; understanding of storage for confectionery items.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee showroom and kitchen cleanliness and enforce food safety standards (HACCP).
• Monitor sales targets, review daily closing reports, and reconcile inventory with POS.
• Minimise waste by tracking shelf life of confectionery and raw materials; implement waste-reduction policies.
• Manage inventory and procurement by coordinating with central warehouses or suppliers; conduct periodic counts.
• Schedule staff shifts and train teams on service quality and uniform policy.
• Prepare operations and marketing plans for peak seasons (Ramadan, Eid, New Year’s).

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Educación

Higher education in Hotel & Hospitality Management or Business Administration

Herramientas

POS systems

Excel

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Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

• - Daily Operations Management: Overseeing the cleanliness and quality of the showroom and kitchen, and implementing strict food safety standards (HACCP).
• - Sales and Cashier Monitoring: Achieving sales targets, reviewing daily closing reports, and reconciling physical inventory with the electronic system (POS).
• - Minimizing waste and spoilage: Monitoring the shelf life of confectionery and sensitive raw materials, and implementing strict policies to reduce both actual and visual waste.
• - Inventory and Procurement Management: Requesting raw materials from central warehouses or suppliers based on order volume, and conducting periodic weekly and monthly inventory counts.
• - Team Organization and Training: Scheduling staff shifts (chefs, cashiers, and waitstaff) and training them on service quality and adherence to the uniform policy.
• - Season and Occasion Management: Operational and marketing preparation for peak seasons (such as Ramadan, Eid, and New Year’s) to ensure the capacity to handle high workloads.

Job Requirements

• - Educational Qualification: A suitable higher education qualification, preferably in Hotel and Hospitality Management or Business Administration.
• - Practical Experience: At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a managerial role within the Food &B sector; preference is given to candidates with prior experience combining both restaurants and confectionery/dessert shops.
• - Leadership Skills: Strong ability to manage and direct the team (chefs, waitstaff, and cashiers) and to resolve problems and conflicts under pressure.
• - Technical and Supervisory Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and quality standards (HACCP), and an understanding of the lifecycle of sensitive products as well as storage methods for confectionery and food items.
• - Financial and technical skills: Proficiency in operating cashier and Point of Sale (POS) systems, as well as Excel software for reviewing accounts, profit reports, and waste ratios.
• - Full readiness to work variable shifts, including weekends, peak seasons, and public holidays (such as the busy periods for confectionery and restaurants).