Restaurant Manager

THE KAF; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employment visa

Medical insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

KAF Cafe in Dubai is hiring a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead one of our branches. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of luxury café or upscale restaurant management experience and a proven track record of delivering outstanding guest experiences.

You will oversee daily operations, train FOH/BOH teams, manage inventory and scheduling, ensure compliance with UAE health and labour laws, monitor sales and profitability, and collaborate with HR, Finance and Marketing to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in restaurant management within a luxury café or upscale restaurant.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick, effective decisions.
• Knowledge of UAE labor laws, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Proficiency in POS systems, Microsoft Office, and basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and ensure excellent customer service.
• Lead, train, and motivate FOH and BOH teams.
• Monitor inventory, staff schedules, and compliance with health & labour regulations.
• Handle customer feedback professionally and maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Monitor branch sales, expenses, and profitability.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance on payroll, leave, and staffing.
• Support marketing and promotional activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Team management

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Basic accounting principles

Job description

KAF Cafe is looking for a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead one of our branches! Location: UAE Employment Type: Full-time Experience: 3–5 years in luxury café or upscale restaurant management Candidate Requirement: Must be a female currently based in the UAE

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations and ensure excellent customer service
• Lead, train, and motivate FOH and BOH teams
• Monitor inventory, staff schedules, and compliance with health & labour regulations
• Handle customer feedback professionally and maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene
• Monitor branch sales, expenses, and profitability
• Coordinate with HR and Finance on payroll, leave, and staffing
• Support marketing and promotional activities

Requirements:

• Proven experience in restaurant management within a luxury café or upscale restaurant
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick, effective decisions
• Knowledge of UAE labor laws, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Proficiency in POS systems, Microsoft Office, and basic accounting principles

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment visa
• Medical insurance
• Opportunities for career growth within KAF Cafe