Premium Italian Restaurant Manager — Luxury Hospitality Ops

Confidential Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead a premier Italian dining operation within a luxury hotel. You will oversee day-to-day activities, maintain service standards, manage staff, and ensure authentic Italian cuisine and guest satisfaction.

The role requires 10+ years in restaurant leadership, strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, exceptional leadership and guest-service orientation, and flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in restaurant management or similar leadership role.
• Experience leading an Italian restaurant is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine and dining culture.
• Experience in a 5-star hotel or luxury restaurant is strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and guest-service orientation.
• Ability to manage high-volume restaurant operations with quality service.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and hospitality standards.
• Understanding of restaurant financials, cost control, and inventory management.
• Professional appearance and flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, service, hygiene, and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, train, and supervise restaurant staff to maintain service standards.
• Ensure authentic Italian dining experience.
• Collaborate with Chef and kitchen team to preserve authenticity.
• Handle guest requests, complaints, and feedback professionally.
• Monitor sales, costs, inventory, waste, and expenses.
• Prepare staff schedules and ensure adequate manpower.
• Maintain compliance with hotel policies, food safety, hygiene regulations.
• Coordinate with hotel management and other departments for smooth operations.
• Conduct staff briefings and provide ongoing training and feedback.
• Support promotions, events, and new menu launches.
• Monitor customer preferences and market trends to improve offerings.
• Maintain premium and professional atmosphere at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Guest handling

Team management

Communication

Cost control

Job description

Confidential Company in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead a premier Italian dining operation within a luxury hotel. You will oversee day-to-day activities, maintain service standards, manage staff, and ensure authentic Italian cuisine and guest satisfaction.

The role requires 10+ years in restaurant leadership, strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, exceptional leadership and guest-service orientation, and flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays.