Restaurant Manager - Italian Speaker

Job Description

Driven by a passion for creating unique home-grown food concepts, The Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality group behind the region&aposs most beloved brands - SALT, Parker&aposs, Somewhere, Public, Kumo, and Shalwa. Each concept is a testament to our commitment to innovative experiences, community connection, and high standards of service.

You will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional dining experience, optimizing operations, and driving business performance.

• Oversee day to day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction
• Lead, train, and inspire the front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service
• Handle guest feedback with professionalism and resolve issues promptly
• Monitor inventory, manage costs, and control P&L performance
• Drive sales through up-selling, customer engagement, and local marketing initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety, and UAE regulations
• Work closely with the culinary team to align service delivery with menu and concept
• Manage staff scheduling, performance reviews, and development plans

• Minimum 35 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager in upper-casual/fine dining environment
• Fluency in English and Italian required
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Hands-on knowledge of restaurant financials, cost control, and team management
• Experience in the UAE preferred
• Positive attitude, guest-centric mindset, and attention to detail

We don&apost just want someone to run the floor. We want someone who makes every guest remember why they came.

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