[Hiring] Restaurant Manager Dubai UAE

Position: Restaurant Manager

Date Posted: September 13, 2026

Industry: Hospitality / Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Proven Restaurant Management Experience in High-End Hospitality

Qualification: Not Specified

Salary: AED 15,000/Month + Service Charge

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: KC Collective

Description:

KC Collective is recruiting an experienced Restaurant Manager for a premium restaurant in Dubai, with an expected start date of October 2026. This opportunity is ideal for hospitality professionals with a strong background in luxury standalone restaurants and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The successful candidate will oversee daily restaurant operations, lead and develop the front-of-house team, and ensure outstanding service standards are maintained at all times. Experience in pre-opening or new restaurant launches within the UAE hospitality sector will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant.

• Lead, motivate, and develop the front-of-house team.

• Maintain exceptional service and hospitality standards.

• Manage daily floor operations, service flow, and overall guest experience.

• Build and maintain relationships with VIPs, regular guests, and key clientele.

• Handle guest feedback and resolve concerns professionally.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and staff training initiatives.

• Manage staff scheduling, performance, and productivity.

• Work closely with kitchen, bar, and senior management teams.

• Monitor operational efficiency, restaurant KPIs, and cost control.

• Support operational planning and team development ahead of the restaurant launch.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager within high-end hospitality.

• Strong background in luxury or premium standalone restaurants.

• Previous Dubai or UAE hospitality experience.

• Pre-opening or new restaurant opening experience is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of luxury service standards and guest relations.

• Good knowledge of restaurant operations, commercial performance, and cost control.

• Experience leading and developing multicultural teams.

• Hands-on leadership style with a strong floor presence.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Professional, personable, and passionate about hospitality.

Strong knowledge of:

• Restaurant Operations

• Luxury Hospitality

• Guest Relations

• Front-of-House Management

• Team Leadership

• Staff Training & Development

• Restaurant KPIs

• Cost Control

• Service Standards

• Floor Management

• Recruitment & Onboarding

• VIP Guest Management

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