General Manager
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About the Role
Momofuku Abu Dhabi seeks a General Manager to lead the opening and operations of its new restaurant at The Grove, Saadiyat Island. Requires 8-10 years progressive leadership in upscale/luxury restaurant operations, strong financial acumen, and experience opening new concepts.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and develop all restaurant management and operational teams to achieve exceptional performance
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement
- Recruit, coach, mentor, and retain top talent while building strong succession plans
- Conduct regular performance reviews and implement development initiatives to enhance team capabilities
- Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless execution of service and operational standards
- Maintain compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and local legal requirements
- Drive operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction
- Collaborate closely with culinary and beverage leadership to ensure alignment across all functions
- Champion a guest first culture and ensure every guest receives a memorable dining experience
- Actively engage with guests, manage feedback, and resolve concerns promptly and professionally
- Monitor guest satisfaction metrics and implement strategies to continuously improve service delivery
- Build strong relationships with VIP guests, corporate clients, and key stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience within upscale, premium, luxury, or Michelin recognized restaurant operations
- Proven experience managing high volume restaurants with significant revenue responsibility
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and cost control
- Demonstrated success in leading large, diverse teams and developing future leaders
- Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Strong understanding of luxury hospitality standards and guest experience management
- Experience opening new restaurant concepts or leading flagship operations is highly desirable
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About Momofuku
- Momofuku is bringing its bold, culture shifting energy to The Grove at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
- Born in New York City and created by Chef David Chang, Momofuku revolutionized modern dining.
- Momofuku restaurants include Noodle Bar, Bāng Bar, Momofuku Las Vegas, Majordōmo, Bar Kabawa, and Kabawa.
Position Summary
- The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational success of the restaurant.
- This role oversees all aspects of the business, including guest experience, financial performance, people development, operational excellence, and brand standards.
- The General Manager serves as the driving force behind creating a high performance culture while ensuring exceptional service, profitability, and alignment with Momofuku's values and vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and develop all restaurant management and operational teams to achieve exceptional performance.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, coach, mentor, and retain top talent while building strong succession plans.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and implement development initiatives to enhance team capabilities.
- Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless execution of service and operational standards.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and local legal requirements.
- Drive operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.
- Collaborate closely with culinary and beverage leadership to ensure alignment across all functions.
- Champion a guest first culture and ensure every guest receives a memorable dining experience.
- Actively engage with guests, manage feedback, and resolve concerns promptly and professionally.
- Monitor guest satisfaction metrics and implement strategies to continuously improve service delivery.
- Build strong relationships with VIP guests, corporate clients, and key stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience within upscale, premium, luxury, or Michelin recognized restaurant operations.
- Proven experience managing high volume restaurants with significant revenue responsibility.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and cost control.
- Demonstrated success in leading large, diverse teams and developing future leaders.
- Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, and decision making skills.
- Strong understanding of luxury hospitality standards and guest experience management.
- Experience opening new restaurant concepts or leading flagship operations is highly desirable.
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