Restaurant Manager

Location
Abu Dhabi
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Set your sights on Abu Dhabi !

As part of the opening of Monsieur Paul in May 2026, Les Maisons Bocuse are recruiting the talents who will form the founding kitchen and front-of-house teams for this exceptional project in the Middle East.

Would you like to be part of an international opening and experience a unique professional adventure ?
We are looking for our future Chefs de Rang ready to embody excellence and the French art of hospitality.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant

  • Lead, motivate and manage front-of-house teams

  • Ensure an exceptional and consistent guest experience

  • Coordinate service and ensure smooth restaurant operations

  • Manage staff scheduling, organization and performance

  • Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (sales, upselling, guest satisfaction)

  • Drive revenue and optimize restaurant performance

  • Manage inventory, supplies and operational costs

  • Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and quality standards

  • Handle guest feedback and complaints with professionalism

  • Participate in recruitment, onboarding and team development

  • Organize and deliver training to maintain service excellence

  • Manage cash handling and cash control procedures

  • Collaborate closely with the kitchen and management teams

  • Contribute to the successful opening and development of the restaurant

Skills & Soft Skills :

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Excellent customer service orientation

  • Strong organizational and operational skills

  • Ability to motivate and develop a team

  • Commercial mindset and results-oriented approach

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Stress management and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

  • Attention to detail and high standards of excellence

  • Professional appearance and attitude

  • Passion for French hospitality and the restaurant industry

We Offer :

  • Attractive compensation package including base salary and allowances

  • Housing allowance

  • Work visa and residence sponsorship fully covered by the company

  • Health insurance coverage

  • Life and accident insurance

  • 26 working days of annual leave + UAE public holidays

  • End-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE Labour Law

  • 5 working days per week with 2 days off

  • The opportunity to be part of the opening team of an exceptional fine-dining project in the Middle East

  • Career growth opportunities within an internationally renowned hospitality group

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Top Benefits

  • Housing allowance
  • Work visa and residence sponsorship
  • Health insurance
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Annual leave
  • End-of-service benefits