Italian Restaurant jobs in Abu Dhabi

A 5-star luxury hotel in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead operations for one of its signature dining outlets, with a focus on delivering an authentic, high-end Italian dining concept.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring a seamless and elevated guest experience
• Lead, train, and manage front-of-house restaurant staff
• Maintain quality standards for food, service, and ambiance in line with the Italian concept
• Manage reservations, guest relations, and VIP service standards
• Monitor stock, ordering, and supplier coordination in collaboration with the culinary team
• Handle guest feedback and resolve service issues professionally
• Support cost control and revenue targets for the outlet
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and hotel policy standards

Requirements

• Must have experience in luxury hotels with an Italian dining concept
• Proven restaurant management experience in a 5-star environment
• Strong leadership and guest service skills

Benefits

• Furnished shared accommodation (rent and limited utilities included)
• Airline ticket allowance every 24 months of service
• 30 days' annual vacation as per Kuwait Labour Law
• Arabic language allowance for eligible work days
• Local government medical insurance and workmen's compensation
• Duty meals provided
• Complimentary nights at partner hotels within the group after 90 days of service
• Fitness centre and sports facilities available at staff accommodation
• End-of-service gratuity as per Kuwait Labour Law
• Uniform laundry and dry cleaning provided
• Overtime compensated in hours
• 50% discount on F&B at select outlets (with prior booking)
• No probation period for internal transfers within the hotel group; 3 months for external hires
• 15 public holidays per year
• Monthly service charge distribution based on days worked
• Sick leave after 90 days of employment (tiered pay schedule)
• 3 months' termination notice (or pay in lieu)
• 48-hour work week with 2 days off per week
• Annual salary review in line with hotel policy