Restaurant General Manager

Kempinski Hotels; Doha; On-site; QAR 670,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

Nozomi Doha, located within Marsa Malaz Kempinski on The Pearl-Qatar, seeks a Restaurant General Manager to lead all facets of operations in a luxury setting.

You will drive revenue, oversee brand standards, and cultivate a high-performing team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and seamless entertainment dining integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in senior management within luxury dining or premium entertainment venues.
• Middle East/GCC experience strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of contemporary Japanese cuisine and premium beverage/lounge operations.
• Strong background in budgeting, cost analysis, and sales strategy execution.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Nozomi Doha’s operations and maintain brand standards.
• Drive revenue and optimize operational profitability.
• Manage high-profile guest relations in a luxury setting.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing, multicultural team.
• Oversee culinary presentation and entertainment alignment with concept.

Skills

Senior management

Luxury hospitality

P&L management

Leadership

English fluency

Job description

Restaurant General Manager

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Qatar - Doha

Description

Nozomi is an award-winning, contemporary Japanese lifestyle restaurant concept originating from London.

Situated at Marsa Malaz Kempinski on The Pearl-Qatar, Nozomi Doha fuses high-end Japanese culinary artistry—including teppanyaki and sushi offerings with a vibrant music program and sophisticated entertainment dining environment.

The General Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of Nozomi Doha’s operations. This includes maintaining brand standards across culinary presentation and entertainment, driving revenue, optimizing operational profitability, managing high-profile guest relations, and cultivating a high-performing team in a luxury hospitality setting.

The Candidate must have a European Nationality

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience: Minimum 5–7 years in senior management roles within high-volume, luxury lifestyle dining, upscale Japanese concept, or premium entertainment venues. Middle East / GCC experience is strongly preferred.

Culinary & Service Expertise: Deep understanding of contemporary Japanese cuisine, premium beverage/lounge operations, and lifestyle dining concepts.

Financial Acumen: Strong background in P&L management, budgeting, cost analysis, and sales strategy execution.

Leadership: Proven ability to manage large, multicultural teams in a fast-paced environment.

Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken).