Restaurant Manager II

Azadea Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle retail company is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee both back and front of house operations in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality food production, analyzing P&L statements, adhering to brand service standards, and handling customer complaints. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management and at least seven years of experience in F&B operations, including three years in management. Fluency in English is essential, and Arabic is a plus. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Seven to nine years of experience in F&B Operations or a similar role.
• Three years of experience in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and presentation for high-quality items.
• Analyze monthly P&L statements and set sales goals.
• Ensure adherence to brand standards and health regulations.
• Manage end-of-month inventory and food costs.
• Address and resolve customer complaints effectively.
• Facilitate catering orders and manage custom requests.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate staff for optimal performance.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Description - Restaurant Manager II (RES000104)

Job Number: RES000104

Overview

AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

Job Purpose

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing both back and front of house operations, manages the customer experience, ensures profitability, and efficiently handles daily cooking and catering services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the food preparation and presentation process to ensure the production of high-quality items that adhere to the brand's food specifications, standards, and techniques, aiming to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Analyze monthly P&L statements, providing explanations as needed, and set monthly and daily sales goals, taking proactive actions to achieve them. Interpret commercial data and offer insights and recommendations on trends.
• Adhere to all cash management and register policies, ensuring that staff follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Ensure meticulous adherence to brand service standards, operational procedures, and health and safety regulations, leveraging deep knowledge of organizational policies and regulatory codes. Promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace environment.
• Manage end-of-month inventory, oversee food costs for the brand's outlet, and compare them to the operational budget to ensure effective control.
• Ensure a superb dining experience by welcoming and assisting customers as needed, and effectively address and resolve any customer complaints promptly and professionally.
• Promote and facilitate catering orders for banquets and takeaways, managing custom requests, and coordinating with relevant teams for special deliveries.
• Examine and submit the wastage sheet, sales report, logbook, and requisition forms to relevant stakeholders for review.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate the team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base, and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company.

Qualifications

Language & Technical Skills

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Food Safety Level

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Seven to nine years of experience in F&B Operations, or a similar role.
• Three years of experience in a managerial role.

Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.