Restaurant Manager - Alabbar Enterprises & ANOTHER

Our Story:
 
Alabbar Enterprises & ANOTHER is a UAE-based retail group that represents established brands like Candylicious, Ethan Allen, Yogurtland and Garrett Popcorn. It is also the parent company of multiple F&B concepts like Social House, Karak House, Angelina, Gia, Markette, Two Bistro, Caya, Parka, Krema, Carpo, Ganache Chocolatier, The Good Hood Kitchen and Klay by Karak under its umbrella.
 
An entity with lifestyle and retail endeavours and a passion for distinction - moments – growth.
 
Guided by our values and positivity, we bring prevailing international & homegrown brands, delivering the highest levels of retail excellence and experiences to our guests.
 
The backbone of our vision is to pursue opportunities to grow and expand our presence locally and internationally while adhering to our core values and bringing synonymous moments and experiences to life.
 
Job Summary:
 
We are looking for dynamic and personable restaurant managers to drive and lead some of our leading home-grown and stylish brands.
 
A passion for food and beverage, a genuine ability to create and provide the ultimate guest experience and an inherent capacity to build and develop people, will be the natural qualities of the best candidates for these roles.
 
The key focus areas of the role will include, but not be limited to, maintaining and driving the revenue, profitability and quality goals for this absolutely fabulous and chic homegrown brand. On a day-to-day basis these roles will ensure efficient restaurant operations, as well as the maintenance of high production, productivity, quality, customer-service and people standards.
 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee daily restaurant operations including bar, service, hosting, and opening/closing procedures while supervising overall floor activities.
  • Ensure food quality, presentation, preparation methods, and service standards are consistently maintained to achieve high guest satisfaction.
  • Maintain proper hygiene, sanitation, safety standards, and compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Manage guest experience by handling feedback and complaints, supporting promotions and special events, and ensuring guests feel welcomed and valued.
  • Lead and manage the team by recruiting, training, supervising, coaching, disciplining staff, and ensuring adequate staffing levels.
  • Maintain outlet profitability through payroll management, inventory control, stock monitoring, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
  • Prepare daily and monthly reports, manage POS systems, maintain documentation, and effectively use business software.
  • Coordinate with the Head Chef, Marketing, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.
 
Job Requirements:
  • A minimum of 5 years of full-service, fine or casual dining restaurant management experience.
  • Experience within homegrown brands will be highly desirable.
  • Relevant restaurant and/or hospitality management educational qualifications.
  • Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic.
  • A proven track record of meeting set targets.
  • A-grade customer orientation & service skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of the F&B industry, regional best practices and management techniques.
  • Sharp financial management skills and commercial acumen to build and drive business and revenue strategies.
  • Coaching & mentoring skills.
  • Strong leadership and people development skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
 
What We Offer:
  • A supportive and friendly team.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.