Junior Project Executive – Hospitality Development

About the role

Join La Petite Maison’s Project team in Dubai and help turn empty restaurant shells into vibrant openings across the GCC, Europe and the US. You will work side‑by‑side with the Group Project Manager on new openings, refurbishments and brand rollouts for LPM Restaurant & Bar, Le Café LPM and LPM‑sur‑MER.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain project schedules and trackers from design through handover.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, kitchen consultants and contractors to keep projects on track.
• Manage permits and authority approvals with local teams.
• Visit sites, log snags and ensure every detail meets LPM standards.
• Track quotes, purchase orders, invoices and budgets, flagging overruns early.
• Arrange furniture and equipment deliveries and keep leadership dashboards up‑to‑date.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• 1–2 years experience in hospitality projects, restaurant development or fit‑out, preferably luxury F&B.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear English communication; additional French or European language is a plus.
• Passport allowing travel to Europe and the US, or ability to obtain visas quickly.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project or Procore.

What we offer

• Competitive starter package with annual flight and medical benefits.
• Real project exposure from day one, including several trips a year to GCC, Europe and the US.
• Direct mentorship from the Group Project Manager.
• Dynamic team environment with a focus on learning and growth.