Restaurant Manager
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About the Role
Gran Caffè, an upscale Italian dining destination in Dubai, seeks a seasoned Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house operations, drive guest experience, and ensure operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily front of house operations, ensuring consistently high standards of service and guest satisfaction
- Lead, mentor, and develop the service team through hands on coaching, structured training, and performance management
- Build and nurture strong relationships with regular guests, VIPs, and key stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure seamless communication between front and back of house
- Manage staff scheduling, labor costs, and shift planning to align with business needs
- Monitor and analyze covers, revenue, and guest feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Oversee inventory, supplier coordination, and cost control for front of house operations
- Ensure full compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, health and safety standards, and licensing requirements
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience in fine dining or upscale hospitality
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a team while maintaining exceptional service standards
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor costs, and P&L
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a natural flair for guest relations
- In depth knowledge of food and beverage, wine, and Italian dining culture is a strong advantage
- Familiarity with reservation systems, POS platforms, and operational reporting tools
- Hospitality or business management qualification from a recognized institution is preferred
- Experience in Dubai or the GCC region is highly desirable
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About Us
- Gran Caffè is an upscale Italian dining destination in Dubai, known for authentic cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and commitment to quality.
The Role
- We are looking for a seasoned and charismatic Restaurant Manager to lead all front of house operations at Gran Caffè.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily front of house operations, ensuring consistently high standards of service and guest satisfaction.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the service team through hands on coaching, structured training, and performance management.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with regular guests, VIPs, and key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure seamless communication between front and back of house.
- Manage staff scheduling, labor costs, and shift planning to align with business needs.
- Monitor and analyze covers, revenue, and guest feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee inventory, supplier coordination, and cost control for front of house operations.
- Ensure full compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, health and safety standards, and licensing requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of experience in restaurant management within a fine dining or upscale hospitality environment.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a team while maintaining exceptional service standards.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor costs, and P&L.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a natural flair for guest relations.
- In depth knowledge of food and beverage, wine, and Italian dining culture is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with reservation systems, POS platforms, and operational reporting tools.
- A hospitality or business management qualification from a recognized institution is preferred.
- Experience in Dubai or the GCC region is highly desirable.
Compensation
- Full time | Dubai | Competitive salary package.
- Pay: AED3,000.00 AED4,500.00 per month.
Work Location
- In person
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