Restaurant Manager – Lebanese Cuisine

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury beach resort in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee food and beverage operations. You will lead staff, maintain 5-star service levels, and develop training initiatives while ensuring guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in the industry, strong knowledge of Lebanese cuisine, and excellent leadership skills. Proficiency in English is required; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in food & beverage operations within a luxury hotel.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Lebanese cuisine and service style.
• Excellent knowledge of luxury service standards and guest engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach colleagues, maintaining high staff morale.
• Oversee recruiting and staffing to meet guest needs.
• Establish service levels and create guest preference programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Problem-solving

Training and coaching

Cultural dining etiquette

Job description

Company Description

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suites and a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.

Job Description

• Lead and coach all colleagues in the department, maintaining high staff morale and team spirit.
• Oversee recruiting, staffing, and scheduling to ensure adequate staffing levels for guest needs.
• Establish and implement 5-star service levels, creating and executing guest preference programmes.
• Develop and implement colleague training initiatives to maintain service excellence.
• Work collaboratively with culinary and stewarding teams to ensure food service meets or exceeds guest expectations.
• Monitor and develop Food & Beverage controls, adhering to budget guidelines.
• Analyse and control outlet performance, including quality of service, guest satisfaction, and operational equipment.
• Create and innovate new ideas and promotions to generate revenue.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment, implementing preventative cleaning and maintenance programmes.
• Participate in the preparation of the Food and Beverage department budget and goals.
• Manage guest reservations and arrange private functions or special parties.
• Perform daily checks on staffing levels, quality control, maintenance, and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in food & beverage operations within a 5-star luxury hotel or high-end standalone restaurant, with at least 2–3 years in a Restaurant Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Lebanese cuisine, service style, and cultural dining etiquette.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in recruiting, training, coaching, and developing multicultural teams.
• Excellent knowledge of luxury service standards, guest engagement, and personalized dining experiences in line with Fairmont and Accor brand standards.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, HACCP, and Abu Dhabi municipality regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, control costs, optimize revenues, and analyze P&L performance.
• Strong guest relations, complaint handling, and problem-solving skills with a proactive service mindset.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are highly preferred.