Restaurant Manager – Italian Restaurant

About the role

The Restaurant Manager will lead the daily operations of the Italian restaurant at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, ensuring the delivery of luxury service standards and memorable guest experiences. This role combines operational oversight with guest‑focused leadership in a five‑star beachfront hotel environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of restaurant service, from opening to closing procedures.
• Maintain Fairmont’s luxury service standards and monitor restaurant appearance, cleanliness, and ambiance.
• Conduct daily briefings, supervise reservations, seating arrangements, and guest flow.
• Coordinate with the kitchen to guarantee timely, high‑quality food service and authentic Italian dining experiences.
• Handle guest complaints promptly, build strong relationships, and encourage repeat business.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop restaurant staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Prepare staff schedules, control labor costs, and manage operating expenses.
• Monitor daily sales, achieve revenue targets, and review financial reports for improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine on menu planning, seasonal promotions, and wine pairings.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and local regulations.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Restaurant Manager in a luxury hotel or fine‑dining Italian restaurant.
• Strong leadership, people‑management and communication abilities.
• Sound knowledge of Italian cuisine, wines and restaurant operations.
• Financial acumen with ability to analyse sales performance and control costs.
• Understanding of HACCP and food‑safety regulations.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with restaurant POS systems.
• Knowledge of HACCP food‑safety standards.