Senior Restaurant Project Manager – Pre-Opening

DAIKAN; Dubai; Presencial; AED 350.000 - 550.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Daikan Hospitality Group in Dubai seeks a Project Manager – Restaurant Development to drive new openings, refurbishments and relocations from pre-opening through post-opening. You will lead cross-functional teams across design, procurement, operations and external contractors to ensure on-time delivery within budget and in line with brand standards.

The role requires hands-on planning, strong commercial judgment and the ability to manage multiple sites and stakeholders in a fast-paced

Qualificações

• 5+ years project management experience in restaurant/hospitality (standalone pre-opening experience).
• Experience managing renovations, refurbishments, relocations and operational improvement projects in live restaurants.
• Strong hands-on experience across design, fit-out, licensing, procurement and operational readiness.
• Good understanding of UAE regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, vendors, budgets and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organization, problem-solving and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership and ownership.
• Proficient in MS Project and Excel.
• Willingness to travel between sites and work flexible hours during pre-opening periods.
• High integrity, ownership, attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Own project plans, timelines, milestones and checklists for new openings and ongoing restaurant projects.
• Coordinate architects, designers, contractors, FF&E, kitchen equipment and vendors to meet cost, quality and timeline targets.
• Manage permits, licenses, food safety and regulatory approvals.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, systems, SOPs, menus, trial runs and soft openings for pre-opening readiness.
• Lead refurbishments, renovations, relocations, and operational improvements post-opening.
• Manage project budgets, procurement negotiations and spend against approved costs.
• Act as central project lead, coordinating internal teams and external partners, tracking risks and reporting progress to Senior Leadership.
• Ensure smooth completion and handover of projects to Operations with minimal trading disruption.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Procurement

Vendor management

Planning

Design coordination

Commercial judgment

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Pre-opening experience

Ferramentas

MS Project

Descrição da vaga

Daikan Hospitality Group in Dubai seeks a Project Manager – Restaurant Development to drive new openings, refurbishments and relocations from pre-opening through post-opening. You will lead cross-functional teams across design, procurement, operations and external contractors to ensure on-time delivery within budget and in line with brand standards.

The role requires hands-on planning, strong commercial judgment and the ability to manage multiple sites and stakeholders in a fast-paced