Restaurant General Manager
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About the Role
Momofuku is opening its first location in Abu Dhabi and seeks a General Manager to lead the founding team. The role oversees all restaurant operations, guest experience, financial performance, and team development.
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Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and develop all restaurant management and operational teams to achieve exceptional performance
- Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless execution of service and operational standards
- Champion a guest first culture and ensure every guest receives a memorable dining experience
- Develop and execute business plans to achieve revenue, profitability, and cost control objectives
- Analyze financial reports, budgets, labor costs, and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement
- Protect and enhance the Momofuku brand reputation through consistent execution of brand standards
- Recruit, coach, mentor, and retain top talent while building strong succession plans
- Maintain compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and local legal requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or 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 the Role
- Momofuku is bringing its bold, culture shifting energy to The Grove at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, and we're building the founding team that will bring it to life.
- The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational success of the restaurant.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and develop all restaurant management and operational teams to achieve exceptional performance.
- Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless execution of service and operational standards.
- Champion a guest first culture and ensure every guest receives a memorable dining experience.
- Develop and execute business plans to achieve revenue, profitability, and cost control objectives.
- Analyze financial reports, budgets, labor costs, and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Protect and enhance the Momofuku brand reputation through consistent execution of brand standards.
- Recruit, coach, mentor, and retain top talent while building strong succession plans.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and local legal requirements.
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.
Work Location
- In person at The Grove, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
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