Ref: HP279-3637

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, an Investment Management organisation, is looking for a General Manager to join one of their well renowned restaurants in Dubai.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Restaurant in accordance with the Company’s standards, including maximisation of financial performance, guest satisfaction and staff development.

Client is looking for an experienced leader and manager to complete several responsibilities including but not limited to;
- Directly supervising up to 65 employees at the restaurant, including all Front of House Managers.
- Establishes restaurant business strategies and plan by preparing financial, marketing, and sales analyses.
- Hold weekly department head meetings
- Deliver daily, weekly and monthly reports including identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
- Oversee the preparation of the annual budget
- Evaluate the company’s and staff’s performance on a regular basis
- Meet financial objectives by developing and preparing strategic and annual forecasts and budgets.
- Develop and implement marketing, advertising and public relations programs
- Maintain operations by preparing policies and standard operating procedures
- Monitor, evaluate and audit food, beverage, and customer service.
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training employees and appraisals.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by following emerging trends in the industry
- Understand the government regulations affecting venues operations, ensuring operation is in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Provide leadership and vision to the company by assisting the managers and staff with the development of short and long term goals and annual plans
- Control expenses and implement strategies to reduce costs
- Work alongside the marketing team in developing marketing objectives
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements

Requirements

- Western educated or Arabic speaking
- Minimum of 5 years experience at a senior/management level, from a hospitality background preferably within restaurants. UAE experience desirable
- Diploma qualification, ideally with Business Management or related work experience
- The ability to build and maintain positive and effective relationships
- The ability to plan and prioritise work to manage time effectively
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management, budget and time management skills and ability to work under pressure and within set deadlines
- High level of problem solving skills
- Budget preparation, business planning and refined financial management skills

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

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Supply Chain Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 15,500

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