Premium Fine-Dining Restaurant Manager: Lead 30+ Team

GRG; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

GRG is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead operations at a premium full-service dining venue in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This hands-on role requires a strong fine-dining background to manage a large, multicultural team and deliver consistent, exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has 4–5 years in restaurant management, with proven ability to drive sales, control costs, and uphold service excellence in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of proven experience in Restaurant Management, specifically in fine- or premium-dining establishments.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills for a large multicultural team.
• Proven ability to manage daily operations, guest experience, and service standards.
• Experience handling VIP guests, complaints, and high-pressure service periods.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations from opening to closing, maintaining service standards.
• Lead and motivate a large team of 30+ staff, including supervisors, captains, waiters, hosts, and runners.
• Coach, train, and schedule staff; manage manpower planning and performance.
• Monitor sales, labor costs, food costs, wastage, inventory, and KPIs.
• Drive sales while upholding SOPs, hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Handle VIP guests and resolve customer concerns professionally.
• Maintain high dining etiquette, table settings, and service sequence.
• Ensure premium guest experiences with consistent quality across shifts.
• Communicate effectively with guests and team in a high-volume environment.

Skills

Restaurant management

Fine dining

Team leadership

Guest service

English language

Arabic language

Job description

GRG is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead operations at a premium full-service dining venue in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This hands-on role requires a strong fine-dining background to manage a large, multicultural team and deliver consistent, exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has 4–5 years in restaurant management, with proven ability to drive sales, control costs, and uphold service excellence in a high-volume setting.