Restaurant Operations Manager
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About Us Gran Caffè is an upscale Italian dining destination in Dubai, known for its authentic cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and uncompromising commitment to quality.
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**About Us** Gran Caffè is an upscale Italian dining destination in Dubai, known for its authentic cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and uncompromising commitment to quality.
We believe that delivering a consistently exceptional guest experience requires strong leadership, sharp operational thinking, and a culture where every team member is empowered to perform at their best.
**The Role** We are looking for a results-driven and experienced Restaurant Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of Gran Caffè.
You will be the backbone of our operation — bridging the front and back of house, leading our teams, and ensuring that every service runs seamlessly.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a high-standard environment and takes pride in building great hospitality from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily restaurant operations across front-of-house and back-of-house, ensuring smooth, efficient, and consistent service delivery
- Lead, mentor, and develop department heads and floor teams, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and hospitality
- Monitor and manage operational costs including labour, wastage, and procurement, working within set budgets
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu execution, kitchen standards, and food quality consistency
- Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all departments
- Handle guest feedback and complaints with professionalism, ensuring swift and effective resolution
- Maintain full compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations, food safety standards, and health & safety requirements
- Prepare operational reports and present performance updates to senior management
What We'Re Looking For
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in restaurant or hospitality operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
- Proven track record managing multi-department teams in a high-volume or fine dining environment
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and P&L management
- Deep understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and Dubai Municipality compliance
- Guest-first mindset with the ability to build loyalty and resolve challenges with grace
- Experience working in Dubai or the wider GCC region is strongly preferred
- **Position:** Full-time \| Dubai \| Competitive salary package
- Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month
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