Restaurant Manager

Alabbar Enterprises & ANOTHER; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabbar Enterprises & ANOTHER seeks a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead one of its homegrown brands, delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving operational excellence and business performance. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for F&B, guest satisfaction, and the ability to inspire, develop, and lead high-performing teams.

The role emphasizes revenue growth, profitability, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management skills and commercial acumen to build and drive business and revenue strategies.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-service, fine or casual dining restaurant management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the F&B industry, regional best practices and management techniques.
• Relevant restaurant/hospitality management educational qualifications.
• Experience with homegrown brands is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations including bar, service, hosting, and opening/closing procedures while supervising overall floor activities.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, preparation methods, and service standards are consistently maintained to achieve high guest satisfaction.
• Maintain proper hygiene, sanitation, safety standards, and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Manage guest experience by handling feedback and complaints, supporting promotions and special events, and ensuring guests feel welcomed and valued.
• Lead and manage the team by recruiting, training, supervising, coaching, disciplining staff, and ensuring adequate staffing levels.
• Maintain outlet profitability through payroll management, inventory control, stock monitoring, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports, manage POS systems, maintain documentation, and effectively use business software.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef, Marketing, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial management

Commercial acumen

Restaurant management

F&B industry knowledge

English & Arabic communication

Leadership

People development

Coaching & mentoring

Multi-tasking

Education

Hospitality/Restaurant management degree

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Alabbar Enterprises & ANOTHER is a UAE-based retail group that represents established brands like Candylicious, Yogurtland and Garrett Popcorn. It is also the parent company of multiple F&B concepts like Social House, Karak House, Angelina, Gia, Markette, Two Bistro, Caya, Parka, Carpo, Ganache Chocolatier, The Good Hood Kitchen, Parka Bakehouse and Klay by Karak under its umbrella.

An entity with lifestyle and retail endeavours and a passion for distinction - moments – growth.

Guided by our values and positivity, we bring prevailing international & homegrown brands, delivering the highest levels of retail excellence and experiences to our guests.

The backbone of our vision is to pursue opportunities to grow and expand our presence locally and internationally while adhering to our core values and bringing synonymous moments and experiences to life.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead one of our distinctive homegrown brands, delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving operational excellence and business performance.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for food and beverage, a strong commitment to guest satisfaction, and the ability to inspire, develop, and lead high-performing teams.

The role will be responsible for driving revenue growth, profitability, and quality standards while ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the restaurant. Key priorities include maintaining high standards of food quality and service, optimizing operational performance, enhancing the guest experience, and fostering a positive team culture that supports employee development and business success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily restaurant operations including bar, service, hosting, and opening/closing procedures while supervising overall floor activities.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, preparation methods, and service standards are consistently maintained to achieve high guest satisfaction.
• Maintain proper hygiene, sanitation, safety standards, and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Manage guest experience by handling feedback and complaints, supporting promotions and special events, and ensuring guests feel welcomed and valued.
• Lead and manage the team by recruiting, training, supervising, coaching, disciplining staff, and ensuring adequate staffing levels.
• Maintain outlet profitability through payroll management, inventory control, stock monitoring, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports, manage POS systems, maintain documentation, and effectively use business software.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef, Marketing, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Strong financial management skills and commercial acumen to build and drive business and revenue strategies.
• A minimum of 5 years of full-service, fine or casual dining restaurant management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the F&B industry, regional best practices and management techniques.
• Relevant restaurant and/or hospitality management educational qualifications.
• Experience within homegrown brands will be highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic.
• A proven track record of meeting set targets.
• A-grade customer orientation & service skills.
• Strong leadership and people development, coaching & mentoring skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.