Signature Dining Manager — Private Members Club

The First Group Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Stables Private Members Club in Abu Dhabi is seeking an accomplished Specialty Restaurant Manager to lead a distinctive dining concept and deliver exceptional experiences for our members and guests.

You will oversee daily operations, collaborate with culinary and beverage teams, and drive revenue while maintaining the club’s elevated service standards. A strong leadership presence and 5–7 years in similar settings are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Food & Beverage Management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive restaurant or Food & Beverage experience, including 2–3 years in a managerial capacity
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities with a visible, hands-on management style
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in revenue growth, cost management, and operational performance
• Refined member relations and service recovery skills with a highly personalized approach to hospitality
• Strong understanding of contemporary dining concepts, food and beverage trends, and elevated service standards
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to lead a dynamic, high-performing restaurant operation

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional service, product quality, and operational excellence.
• Create personalized dining experiences by building strong member relationships, recognizing preferences, and anticipating individual needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the restaurant team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Culinary and Beverage teams to enhance menus, service concepts, and the overall dining experience.
• Drive restaurant performance through revenue optimization, upselling, cost management, productivity, and effective resource planning.
• Monitor member feedback and dining trends, translating insights into meaningful service and operational improvements.
• Manage reservations, table utilization, staffing, inventory, and operational requirements to optimize service flow and performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety, licensing, and established Club standards.

Skills

Leadership

Restaurant operations

Member relations

Commercial acumen

People development

Food & Beverage knowledge

Decision making

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related

Job description

The Royal Stables Private Members Club in Abu Dhabi is seeking an accomplished Specialty Restaurant Manager to lead a distinctive dining concept and deliver exceptional experiences for our members and guests.

You will oversee daily operations, collaborate with culinary and beverage teams, and drive revenue while maintaining the club’s elevated service standards. A strong leadership presence and 5–7 years in similar settings are essential for success.