General Manager | Kuwait | Premium Casual Dining

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited; Kuwait; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic General Manager for a new premium casual dining restaurant in Kuwait City. This role involves overseeing pre-opening preparations and daily operations, ensuring high standards of hospitality and team culture. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in upscale dining, strong leadership skills, and a passion for guest satisfaction. Competitive tax-free salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Accommodation and transport

Health insurance

Visa and flights

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager in a premium dining environment.
• Strong knowledge of front and back-of-house operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of pre-opening: recruitment, training, and setup.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience through operational excellence.
• Drive financial performance and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Job description

General Manager | Kuwait | Premium Casual Dining

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant GENERAL MANAGER to lead the launch and operations of an exciting new London-originated brasserie opening soon in Kuwait City. This is a unique opportunity to bring the charm and excellence of a renowned British dining concept to the Gulf region.

The Role:

As General Manager, you will be the face and driving force of the restaurant in Kuwait. From pre-opening preparations to daily operations, you will oversee every detail to ensure the highest standards of hospitality, quality, and team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of pre-opening: recruitment, training, supplier sourcing, licensing, and setup.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience through hands-on leadership and operational excellence.
• Build and manage a high-performing team with strong service culture.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Drive financial performance, monitor KPIs, and control costs effectively.
• Collaborate with head office on brand integrity, promotions, and reporting.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager in a premium or upscale casual dining environment (European brasserie or similar preferred).
• Experience in managing restaurants in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of both front and back-of-house operations.
• Pre-opening experience highly advantageous.
• Passion for hospitality, leadership, and guest satisfaction.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and people management skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a bonus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Accommodation and transport (or allowances)
• Health insurance
• Visa and flights
• A front-row seat to one of Kuwait’s most exciting new restaurant launches

To apply for General Manager | Kuwait | Premium Casual Dining, please send yourCV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL-LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV.

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.

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