RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER

COREcruitment Ltd; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operations of a prestigious new Italian dining concept. You will build and coach a high-performing team, establish service standards and deliver an outstanding guest experience from day one.

The role requires a proven track record in premium Italian or Mediterranean dining, strong commercial acumen, and the hands-on leadership needed to manage budgets, labour, costs and guest

Qualifications

• Proven GM or senior operations leader in premium Italian or Mediterranean restaurants.
• Strong track record launching or pre-opening new restaurants.
• Exceptional leadership to recruit and develop a diverse team.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets and profitability.
• Excellent knowledge of restaurant operations and guest relations.
• Fluent English; Italian language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening process and establish service standards.
• Recruit, train and develop restaurant team.
• Ensure financial objectives and cost controls.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Maintain operational excellence and quality control.

Skills

Restaurant GM experience

Leadership

Pre-opening experience

Budget & financial management

Service excellence

Guest relations

Multicultural team leadership

Italian Mediterranean cuisine know-how

Job description

RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER

Kuwait | New Restaurant Opening

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Restaurant General Manager to lead the opening and operation of a prestigious new Italian restaurant in Kuwait.

Representing an internationally recognised luxury hospitality concept, this is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute and guest-focused leader to build a high-performing team, establish exceptional service standards and deliver an outstanding Italian dining experience from day one.

We are seeking an experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in premium restaurants, luxury dining and the successful launch of high-profile restaurant operations.

The Role

As Restaurant General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the restaurant’s overall operations, commercial performance and guest experience.Working closely with senior management, you will lead the pre-opening process, recruit and develop the team, establish operational standards and ensure the restaurant delivers exceptional service while achieving its financial objectives.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager or senior operations leader within premium Italian or mediterranean restaurants or internationally recognised dining concepts.
• A strong track record of leading successful restaurant operations and managing high-end guest experiences.
• Demonstrated experience opening new restaurants or leading major pre-opening projects.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to recruit, motivate and develop a diverse, multicultural team.
• Strong commercial acumen, including responsibility for budgets, revenue generation, labour costs, profitability and financial performance.
• Excellent knowledge of restaurant operations, service standards, guest relations and quality control.
• The ability to build a strong service culture, maintain operational excellence and resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Outstanding communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with a hands-on and proactive leadership style.
• International luxury hospitality experience and previous experience in the Middle East would be advantageous.
• A passion for premium Italian dining and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Fluent English & Italian language preferred

Salary Package offered

A competitive executive-level package will be offered, commensurate with experience and expertise.