Restaurant/Venue Manager - Asia Asia Abu Dhabi

About the role

Asia Asia Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced and passionate Restaurant/Venue Manager to lead the overall operation and performance of the venue. This is a senior leadership role for a commercially driven hospitality professional who combines strong operational expertise with a genuine passion for guest experience, team development and service standards. The manager takes overall responsibility for the venue's financial performance, operations, people, guest experience and brand standards, reporting to the Operations Director Restaurant Division.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the venue and ensure consistently high standards across all areas.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor, F&B cost and overall financial performance against budget.
• Deliver an exceptional and consistent guest experience in line with Asia Asia brand standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing hospitality team, overseeing recruitment, training, performance management, succession planning and staff development.
• Maintain operational controls across cash handling, inventory, purchasing, wastage and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, UAE regulations, HACCP, health and safety and licensing requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food, beverage, service, cleanliness, presentation and venue maintenance.
• Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Group Operations and support departments such as Finance, HR, Purchasing, Marketing, IT and Facilities.
• Lead management meetings, monitor performance and ensure agreed actions are delivered.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager/Venue Manager in a premium restaurant, hospitality or high-volume F&B environment.
• Strong commercial and financial understanding, with experience managing budgets, labor and operating costs.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to build and retain high-performing teams.
• A strong understanding of premium service and guest experience.
• Confident, hands-on and highly visible leadership style.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.