Restaurant Manager

Independent Food Company; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 11,684 - 17,526; Full time

Job summary

Independent Food Company is seeking a skilled Restaurant Manager to lead their fine dining concept in Al Buraymi. This role requires passion for hospitality and strong leadership to ensure exceptional dining experiences while optimizing operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, with an understanding of luxury service standards. Responsibilities include managing restaurant operations, training staff, and ensuring high service quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager / Assistant Restaurant Manager.
• Fluency in English required.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day restaurant operations.
• Lead and train front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house teams.
• Monitor inventory and manage costs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of restaurant financials

Customer engagement

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Company

Driven by a passion for creating unique home‑grown food concepts, The Independent Food Company is a UAE‑based hospitality group behind the region's most beloved brands – SALT, Parker's, Somewhere, Public, Kumo, and Shalwa. Each concept is a testament to our commitment to innovative experiences, community connection, and high standards of service.

Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and guest‑focused Restaurant Manager / Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead our fine dining concept. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for hospitality, a strong sense of leadership, and a deep understanding of luxury service standards. You will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional dining experience, optimizing operations, and driving business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction
• Lead, train, and inspire the front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house teams
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service
• Handle guest feedback with professionalism and resolve issues promptly
• Monitor inventory, manage costs, and control P&L performance
• Drive sales through up‑selling, customer engagement, and local marketing initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety, and UAE regulations
• Work closely with the culinary team to align service delivery with menu and concept
• Manage staff scheduling, performance reviews, and development plans

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager / Assistant Restaurant Manager in upper‑casual/fine dining environment
• Fluency in English required
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Hands‑on knowledge of restaurant financials, cost control, and team management
• Experience in the UAE preferred
• Positive attitude, guest‑centric mindset, and attention to detail

We don't just want someone to run the floor. We want someone who makes every guest remember why they came.