Restaurant Manager (Fine Dining Experienced)

RISE Enterprise; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RISE Enterprise is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager in Doha, Qatar to oversee daily operations and lead a 15+ staff team. The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of Qatar health standards, and proficiency in MS Office/POS systems.

Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a plus. Responsibilities include ensuring service excellence, managing budgets, inventory, and supplier negotiations while maintaining high quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience in Qatar (managing teams of 15+), with strong knowledge of Qatar Municipality regulations and Labor Law.
• Fluency in English with strong MS Office/POS software skills; Arabic language skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, opening/closing, and shift management.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise 15+ staff members.
• Drive customer service excellence by resolving guest complaints, monitoring online reviews, and building relationships with regular diners.
• Enforce compliance with Qatar Municipality health standards, HACCP, cleaning schedules, and safety inspections.
• Manage finances by controlling food and labor costs, analyzing POS sales, and driving profitability.
• Conduct regular inventory counts, reconcile stock, negotiate with suppliers, and minimize waste.
• Maintain quality control on recipes, presentation, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate on menu development, pricing, upselling, and promotions.
• Oversee cash handling, POS systems, and financial reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar Labor Law and staff welfare.

Skills

Leadership

Operations

Staff training

Budgeting

Food safety

HACCP

Customer service

MS Office

POS software

Arabic

Education

Hospitality degree

Tools

MS Office

POS software

Job description

Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, lead our team, and ensure outstanding guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the Qatar F&B industry, strong leadership skills, knowledge of local regulations, and a passion for hospitality excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, opening/closing procedures, and shift management to ensure optimal food quality and service efficiency.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise a team of 15+ staff members while promoting teamwork, performance coaching, and positive morale.

• Drive customer service excellence by resolving guest complaints, monitoring online reviews, and cultivating relationships with regular diners.

• Enforce full compliance with Qatar Municipality health standards, HACCP food safety protocols, cleaning schedules, and safety inspections.

• Manage operational finances by controlling food and labor costs, monitoring budgets, analyzing POS sales reports, and driving profitability.

• Conduct regular inventory counts, manage stock reconciliation, negotiate with suppliers, and minimize overall operational waste.

• Maintain consistent quality control regarding recipe adherence, food presentation standards, and overall facility and equipment maintenance.

• Collaborate with management on menu development, pricing, upselling strategies, promotional activities, and special group bookings.

• Oversee daily cash handling, POS systems, financial reconciliation, and the preparation of operational reports for upper management.

• Ensure workplace adherence to Qatar Labor Law regarding staff welfare, safety practices, uniform standards, and disciplinary actions.

  • Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience in Qatar (managing teams of 15+), with strong knowledge of Qatar Municipality regulations and Labor Law.
  • Fluency in English with strong MS Office/POS software skills; Arabic language skills are strongly preferred.