Restaurant Manager

Kempinski Hotels; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel company is seeking a talented Food & Beverage Manager to lead a service team and ensure an outstanding guest experience. The role involves managing the outlet's potential, maintaining high standards of service, and fostering team development. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Hospitality Management and at least 2 years in a similar role, preferably in a 5-star hotel. Strong communication skills in local language and English are essential. This position is located in Saudi Arabia, Medina Province and offers opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in F&B management role, preferably with a 5* Hotel chain.
• Excellent oral and written skills in local language and English.
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to hotel policies on safety and hygiene.
• Drive sales to maximize outlet’s potential and adhere to budget.
• Maintain high quality of product and service.
• Support development of internal talent and provide feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Leadership skills

Customer service orientation

Education

BA/BSc in Hospitality management or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

To produce an outstanding guest experience within the outlet concept by managing a service team in cooperation with the culinary team.

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

Department: Food & Beverage

Location: Saudi Arabia - Yanbu

Key Responsibilities

• All rules & regulations are strictly adhered within the hotel including hotel’s policy on fire and safety as well as hygiene regulations including HACCP.
• The sales are driven to the outlet’s full potential and that budget is adhered to.
• A high quality of product and service is maintained in the outlet.
• The outlet is developed in an entrepreneurial manner, looking for opportunities to generate more business at all times.
• Innovation and new ideas are fostered, collected and communicated to the Head of Department.
• The growth of internal talent within the outlet is successfully implemented.
• Support and implement new Talent Development initiatives.
• Identify internal and external talents that match Kempinski’s DNA values.
• Support career development by training and assigning multi-tasking.
• Grow talent in order to present candidates in quarterly Talent Transfer Calls.
• Give constant feedback to all employees of the outlet.
• Conduct yearly performance appraisals and TTTT’s for all employees of the outlet (unless Head of Department is able to do it), providing feedback on their job performance.

Education

BA/BSc in Hospitality management or related field

Experience

• Minimum 2 years in F&B management role, preferably with a 5* Hotel chain.

Language

• Local language – excellent oral and written skills.
• English – excellent oral and written skills.
• Additional language – beneficial.

Competencies

• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors.
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times.
• Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner.

Technical

• Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Individual Characteristics

• Passionate for Food & Beverage
• People Oriented
• Passionate for European luxury
• Entrepreneurial
• Straightforward
• Business Acumen
• Sense of responsibility
• Leader
• Team player
• Analytical thinker
• Flexible and reliable
• Tolerant and open minded
• Works well under pressure