Restaurant Manager
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About the Role
Raffles & Fairmont Doha seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, lead the team, and deliver exceptional dining experiences in a luxury hotel environment. The role requires 3-5 years of restaurant management experience in luxury or fine dining, strong leadership, and financial acumen.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the restaurant to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Lead, motivate, train, and develop restaurant team members
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences by anticipating and responding to guest needs
- Monitor service standards and ensure compliance with luxury hospitality brand expectations
- Oversee staff scheduling, attendance, and performance management
- Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost control to maximize profitability
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
- Handle guest feedback and resolve complaints professionally
- Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure food quality and timely service
- Prepare operational reports, budgets, and revenue forecasts
- Support marketing initiatives, promotions, and special events to drive restaurant revenue
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in restaurant management, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment
- Proven leadership experience managing multicultural teams
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, service standards, and restaurant management
- Familiarity with budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and financial reporting
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
- Proficiency in restaurant POS systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are an advantage
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and local health regulations is preferred
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Company Description
- Raffles Hotels & Resorts is a legendary brand since 1887, offering luxury hospitality at distinguished landmarks worldwide.
- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts operates 90+ properties in 30 countries.
- Raffles & Fairmont Doha are united within the iconic Katara Towers, offering intimate luxury and grand hospitality.
About The Application Process
- After applying, candidates receive an email from AssessFirst to create a profile and complete a questionnaire, which is mandatory.
Job Description
- The Restaurant Manager oversees all restaurant operations to deliver outstanding dining experiences in line with hotel standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations for smooth and efficient service.
- Lead, motivate, train, and develop restaurant team members.
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences by anticipating and responding to needs.
- Monitor service standards and ensure compliance with luxury brand expectations.
- Oversee staff scheduling, attendance, and performance management.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost control to maximize profitability.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
- Handle guest feedback and resolve complaints professionally.
- Collaborate with culinary team for food quality and timely service.
- Prepare operational reports, budgets, and revenue forecasts.
- Support marketing initiatives, promotions, and special events to drive revenue.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in restaurant management, preferably in luxury hotel or fine dining.
- Proven leadership experience managing multicultural teams.
- Strong knowledge of F&B operations, service standards, and restaurant management.
- Familiarity with budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
- Proficiency in restaurant POS systems and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational skills for fast paced environment.
- Fluency in English required; additional languages an advantage.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and local health regulations preferred.
- Embrace Raffles & Fairmont brand promise and luxury in all interactions.
- Foster inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected.
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