Restaurant Manager

Confidential Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Dubai is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead a premium rooftop dining and lifestyle venue. You will own daily operations, drive guest experience, and deliver strong commercial performance within a vibrant, premium concept.

The role requires at least 2 years of F&B management experience, a background in premium rooftop venues or high-end bars, and proven P&L and cost-control skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of F&B management experience, preferably within Dubai/UAE.
• Strong background in premium rooftop venues, lifestyle restaurants, lounges, beach clubs, or high-end bars.
• Strong restaurant and bar operations experience with beverage knowledge.
• Proven experience managing brunches, entertainment, private events, corporate functions, and activations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant and bar operations.
• Drive guest satisfaction, service excellence, and commercial performance.
• Manage and develop a high-performing F&B team.
• Oversee brunches, entertainment, private events, corporate functions, and activations.
• Drive revenue through promotions, partnerships, upselling, and activations.
• Manage P&L, budgeting, forecasting, beverage costs, inventory, and productivity.
• Maintain standards of service, presentation, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Culinary, and Events teams to maximise opportunities.

Skills

F&B management

Premium rooftop venues

Guest experience

P&L management

Team leadership

Job description

We are currently seeking a dynamic, hands-on, and commercially driven Restaurant Manager to lead a premium rooftop dining and lifestyle venue in Dubai.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced F&B leader to take ownership of daily operations, drive commercial performance, develop a high-performing team, and deliver an exceptional guest experience within a vibrant, premium lifestyle concept.

The Role

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day restaurant and bar operations
• Driving guest satisfaction, service excellence, and commercial performance
• Managing and developing a high-performing F&B team
• Overseeing brunches, entertainment, private events, corporate functions, and venue activations
• Driving revenue through promotions, partnerships, upselling, and creative activations
• Managing P&L, budgeting, forecasting, beverage costs, inventory, and productivity
• Maintaining strong standards of service, presentation, and operational efficiency
• Working closely with Marketing, Sales, Culinary, and Events teams to maximise business opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of F&B management experience, preferable within Dubai/UAE
• Strong background in premium rooftop venues, lifestyle restaurants, lounges, beach clubs, or high-end bars
• Strong restaurant and bar operations experience with excellent beverage knowledge
• Proven experience managing brunches, DJs, entertainment, private events, corporate functions, and activations
• Strong commercial understanding, including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, beverage cost, inventory, and productivity
• Excellent team leadership, training, coaching, and development skills
• Strong guest engagement skills with a visible and hands‑on leadership approach
• Good understanding of the Dubai lifestyle, nightlife, and F&B market
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and create revenue‑generating initiatives
• Energetic, confident, creative, well‑presented, and comfortable leading within a premium lifestyle environment

Preferred Background

We are particularly interested in candidates currently working within premium bars, rooftop lounges, lifestyle venues, beach clubs, upscale restaurants, or similar concepts.