[Hiring] Restaurant Operations Manager Abu Dhabi UAE
Position: Restaurant Operations Manager
Date Posted: 6th November 2026
Industry: Hospitality / Food & Beverage
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Proven experience as a General Manager or Operations Lead in Restaurants or Food & Beverage
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Estimated)
Salary: AED 18,000 – 25,000 per month (Estimated)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Company: Confidential
Description:
An international café and restaurant brand operating approximately 40 venues across seven countries is seeking an experienced Restaurant Operations Manager to lead its licensed, dinner-focused restaurant in Abu Dhabi. This role is ideal for a hands-on hospitality professional with strong operational leadership and commercial management experience.
The successful candidate will oversee daily restaurant operations, implement operational standards, collaborate with corporate departments, and drive improvements in guest satisfaction and business performance. Applicants must have UAE restaurant experience and be currently based in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, daily routines, KPIs, and operational controls.
• Collaborate with central departments including marketing, procurement, finance, and human resources.
• Analyze guest feedback and implement improvements to enhance service quality and increase sales.
• Manage operational costs, inventory, staffing levels, and overall team performance.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day restaurant operations while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the restaurant team to achieve business objectives.
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a General Manager or Operations Lead within the restaurant or food and beverage industry.
• UAE hospitality experience is mandatory.
• Must be currently based in the United Arab Emirates.
• Strong operational management, KPI monitoring, and cost-control skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment while maintaining high operational standards.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Restaurant operations, SOPs, and KPI management
• Cost control, inventory management, and workforce planning
• Guest experience, team leadership, and operational excellence
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