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Job description / Role
Restaurant Manager - Babel - Kuwait
Babel offers a Lebanese refined dining experience with progressive cuisine. Since its opening in 2009, and with the inauguration of each new and unique Babel, its popularity developed in solid and fast steps to cover all the Lebanese territory. Famous for its authentic yet daring cuisine, Babel plans to expand into the Middle East and share surprising dining experiences with all of its people. Babel's team members are always confident that their efforts will be valued and career path grown to fulfill their potential. With a commitment to always emphasize on excellence in service and value in menu offerings, Babel's team members are the first ambassadors who convey the uniqueness of its concept and the keenness on delivering great quality.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a NEW restaurant for Alshaya's latest food brand, Babel.
You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant ensuring that sales, profitability and customer service targets are met and that the most suitable products and services are available to the customer. You will also improve the company's performance and ensure business growth by exploiting opportunities to maximise sales and profitability and by increasing customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- At least 5 years' retail experience as general manager of a fast-paced restaurant
- Financial skills with P&L and inventory management experience
- Computer literate
- Excellent English skills (both written and spoken).
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.