Restaurant Manager

Kempinski Hotels; Yanbu`; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain is seeking a Restaurant Manager for their outlet in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will manage a service team while ensuring adherence to regulations and maintaining high standards of service. Critical responsibilities include driving sales, fostering innovation, and supporting talent development. A BA/BSc in Hospitality Management and a minimum of 2 years in F&B management within a 5-star hotel are required. Proficiency in Excel and Word is needed, along with excellent communication skills in English and the local language.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in F&B management role, preferably with a 5* Hotel chain.
• Excellent communication in local language and English required.
• Additional languages are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all hotel rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Drive sales to the outlet’s full potential.
• Maintain a high quality of product and service.
• Foster innovation and new ideas for business growth.
• Conduct yearly performance appraisals for outlet staff.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and under pressure

Proactive problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong leadership and team player qualities

Education

BA/BSc in Hospitality management or related field

Tools

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Job description

Restaurant Manager

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Saudi Arabia - Yanbu

Description

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

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 TTTTs for all employee of the outlet (unless Head of Department is able to do it), providing feedback on their job performance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

EDUCATION: BA/BSc in Hospitality management or related field

EXPERIENCE: To fill the position, the following is required:

• 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: To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:

• 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