Restaurant Manager
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About the Role
Momofuku Abu Dhabi is opening soon at The Grove, Saadiyat Island and is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and lead the team.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure exceptional guest experiences and maintain the highest service standards
- Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Address guest concerns and resolve issues promptly and professionally
- Monitor dining room operations, cleanliness, and overall restaurant presentation
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and brand standards
- Lead, motivate, and develop the restaurant team to achieve operational goals
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance evaluations
- Conduct regular team meetings and pre shift briefings
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement
- Achieve sales, profitability, and operational targets
- Monitor and analyze revenue, labor costs, food costs, and other key performance indicators
- Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and improve guest satisfaction
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of Food & Beverage experience, including at least 2 years in a restaurant management role
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, financial management, and guest service standards
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Financial acumen and business management skills
- Strategic thinking and problem solving capabilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Proficiency in POS, restaurant management, and reporting systems
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Company Overview
- 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 with boundary breaking Asian American cuisine.
- Service driven by personality rather than scripts, celebrating individuality and genuine human connection.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure exceptional guest experiences and maintain the highest service standards.
- Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Address guest concerns and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
- Monitor dining room operations, cleanliness, and overall restaurant presentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and brand standards.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the restaurant team to achieve operational goals.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Conduct regular team meetings and pre shift briefings.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
- Achieve sales, profitability, and operational targets.
- Monitor and analyze revenue, labor costs, food costs, and other key performance indicators.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and improve guest satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of Food & Beverage experience, including at least 2 years in a restaurant management role.
- Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, financial management, and guest service standards.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Financial acumen and business management skills.
- Strategic thinking and problem solving capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
- Proficiency in POS, restaurant management, and reporting systems.
Working Conditions
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
- May be required to respond to operational issues outside regular working hours.
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