Cluster Restaurant General Manager

Description

A contemporary independent restaurant group in Dubai is seeking a highly experienced cluster restaurant general manager to oversee two distinct concepts: a premium bakery and eatery, and a deli and winery. This is a senior multi-site leadership role requiring strong commercial oversight, operational discipline, and brand alignment across both locations.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of performance across the two venues, ensuring operational excellence, financial control, and consistent guest experience. Proven pre-opening experience is essential, as the role includes supporting launches, refinements, and structured growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities
• Oversee full operational management of both locations, ensuring brand consistency and profitability
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management across both venues
• Provide strategic direction and daily support to department heads and management teams
• Hold full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Monitor food and beverage margins, labour costs, stock control, and expense management
• Lead and execute pre-opening planning, team structuring, and launch readiness
• Ensure compliance with all UAE health, safety, and alcohol licensing regulations
• Drive guest experience standards and operational efficiency across both sites
• Oversee POS systems, reporting accuracy, and financial transparency
• Implement and maintain SOPs and service standards across both concepts

Requirements
• 7–10 years’ senior management experience within contemporary or premium restaurant environments
• Proven multi-site management experience
• Demonstrated pre-opening experience from concept to launch
• Strong financial capabilities with hands-on P&L management
• Hands-on management approach and able to work independently
• Experience in bakery, deli, or wine-led concepts advantageous
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage and motivate diverse teams
• Thorough understanding of UAE F&B regulatory requirements

Benefits
• Salary: AED 20,000 per month (all-inclusive)
• Live-out arrangement
• Medical insurance
• Annual leave as per UAE labour law
• Return flight ticket every 24 months
• Visa sponsorship included
• Single-status live out position

Additional information

This opportunity suits a commercially driven hospitality leader who combines operational structure with entrepreneurial energy. Candidates must demonstrate strong financial acumen, pre-opening experience, and the ability to oversee two revenue-generating concepts simultaneously.

We appreciate your interest in this vacancy. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates selected to move to the next stage of the recruitment process can be contacted. The recruitment agency does not charge any fee to candidates - all costs are always covered by the client.