Restaurant Manager - Italian Fine Dining Concept
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead an upscale Italian fine dining concept within a prestigious 5-star luxury property in Dubai. The role involves overseeing daily operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences, managing a diverse team, and driving revenue growth.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee day to day operations of the restaurant, ensuring seamless service standards aligned with luxury hospitality benchmarks
- Deliver an exceptional guest dining experience, maintaining the highest levels of service quality and guest satisfaction
- Manage and lead a diverse team, including recruitment, training, performance management, and motivation
- Maintain strict quality control of food, beverage, and service standards
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to ensure authentic Italian cuisine offerings and menu excellence
- Drive revenue growth through strategic planning, upselling, and cost control initiatives
- Monitor financial performance, including budgeting, P&L, and cost management
- Ensure full compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, health & safety standards
- Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally, ensuring timely resolution
- Build strong relationships with guests, fostering loyalty and repeat business
Requirements
- Minimum 3 5 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager in fine dining or luxury hospitality
- Proven experience in Italian cuisine concepts is highly preferred
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Solid understanding of restaurant financials and cost control
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high end dining environment
- Strong knowledge of wine pairing and beverage service is advantageous
- Currently based in UAE or willing to relocate
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Overview
- We are seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead an upscale Italian fine dining concept located within a prestigious 5 star luxury property in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day to day operations of the restaurant, ensuring seamless service standards aligned with luxury hospitality benchmarks
- Deliver an exceptional guest dining experience, maintaining the highest levels of service quality and guest satisfaction
- Manage and lead a diverse team, including recruitment, training, performance management, and motivation
- Maintain strict quality control of food, beverage, and service standards
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to ensure authentic Italian cuisine offerings and menu excellence
- Drive revenue growth through strategic planning, upselling, and cost control initiatives
- Monitor financial performance, including budgeting, P&L, and cost management
- Ensure full compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, health & safety standards
- Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally, ensuring timely resolution
- Build strong relationships with guests, fostering loyalty and repeat business
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager in fine dining or luxury hospitality environments
- Proven experience in Italian cuisine concepts is highly preferred
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills
- Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus)
- Solid understanding of restaurant financials and cost control
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high end dining environment
- Strong knowledge of wine pairing and beverage service is advantageous
- Currently based in UAE or willing to relocate
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: AED 10,000
- Fully furnished 1 bedroom apartment
- Tips as per the policy
- Residence visa & medical insurance (self)
- Annual flight encashment to home destination
- 6 days off per month (subject to operational requirements)
Work Schedule
- This position follows an operational schedule based on luxury hospitality requirements.
- Working hours may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays, particularly during peak seasons, banquets, and special events.
- Weekly days off are rotational and subject to operational needs.
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