Food and Beverage Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

Key Responsibilitiesoperational Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of food and beverage outlets to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and guest experience.
• Develop and implement operational procedures, policies, and service standards.
• Monitor outlet performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Ensure proper coordination between kitchen, service, purchasing, and management teams.

Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable dining experiences.
• Handle guest feedback, concerns, and complaints professionally and effectively.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with guests and encourage repeat business.

Team Leadership

• Lead, motivate, train, and develop restaurant teams.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to improve employee performance.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and service excellence.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and manpower planning to meet operational requirements.

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor revenue, food costs, labor costs, and operating expenses.
• Implement cost-control measures while maintaining service and quality standards.
• Analyze business performance and develop strategies to improve profitability.
• Ensure effective inventory control and minimize wastage.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with UAE food safety, health, hygiene, and municipality regulations.
• Maintain HACCP and food safety standards across all operations.
• Conduct regular operational audits and inspections.
• Ensure all licenses, permits, and certifications remain valid and compliant.

Business Development

• Collaborate with senior management to develop new menus, promotions, and dining concepts.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and improve guest engagement.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
• Support restaurant openings, concept launches, and expansion initiatives when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of Food & Beverage experience with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
• Strong experience managing restaurant operations, budgeting, cost control, and team leadership.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and hospitality best practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in restaurant POS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in
• Korean restaurant concepts, premium steakhouse restaurants and food truck operations
• is highly preferred.
• UAE/GCC hospitality experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in restaurant openings, concept development, and multi-unit operations is desirable.
• Strong understanding of premium dining standards and high-volume restaurant environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Medical insurance
• Annual leave and air ticket as per UAE Labour Law
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunity to be part of an expanding hospitality group with exciting concepts

How To Apply

Food & Beverage Manager – Abu Dhabi

• **Join White Hospitality Group and help shape the future of exceptional dining experiences in the UAE.**