Restaurant Manager - (Preferably Italian) - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

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

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking an Outlet Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing the restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest service, recruiting and training staff, and working within budget constraints. Applicants should have strong Food and Beverage management experience and a passion for exceptional guest service. This role is a significant opportunity in a vibrant team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing restaurant operations to deliver excellent guest experiences.
• Proven ability to recruit, manage, train, and develop team members.
• Strong understanding of food and payroll budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage restaurant operations and maintain exceptional levels of customer service.
• Drive sales to maximize budgeted revenue.
• Conduct monthly stock takes.

Skills

Management and/or supervisory Food and Beverage experience

Ability to meet financial targets

Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service

Ability to comply with all Food and Beverage brand standards

Job description

An Outlet Manager is responsible for managing restaurant operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Team Member experience while training Team Members and working within budgeted guidelines.

What will I be doing?

As an Outlet Manager, you are responsible for managing restaurant operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Team Member experience. An Outlet Manager will also be required to manage, train, and develop team members and work within all budgeted guidelines. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage Restaurant operations
• Maintain exceptional levels of customer service
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Restaurant team
• Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Work within budgeted guidelines in relation to Food and Payroll
• Drive sales to maximize budgeted revenue
• Develop menus with other members of Food and Beverage team
• Accountable for monthly stock takes
• Incentivise team members to maximize sales and revenue
• Set departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and policies and procedures
• Evaluate guest satisfaction levels with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ensure communication meetings are conducted and post‑meeting minutes generated
• Be environmentally aware
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation

What are we looking for?

An Outlet Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Management and/or supervisory Food and Beverage experience
• Able to meet financial targets
• Ability to comply with all Food and Beverage brand standards
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent grooming standards
• Willingness to develop team members and self
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service
• Italian restaurant/cuisine experience required

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full‑service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For over a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!