Project Manager (Fit-Out & Fine Dining Hospitality)

**Position Overview** The Project Manager will lead and deliver high\-quality fit\-out projects and operational initiatives within the fine dining restaurant and hospitality industry. This role requires expertise in interior fit\-out, luxury dining standards, and hospitality operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with premium guest experience expectations. **Key Responsibilities** * **Project Leadership:** Manage end\-to\-end fit\-out projects for fine dining restaurants and hospitality venues. * **Operational Excellence:** Oversee projects related to restaurant openings, renovations, and service enhancements. * **Stakeholder Coordination:** Collaborate with chefs, service staff, designers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution. * **Budget \& Timeline Management:** Develop project schedules and budgets, ensuring adherence to financial and operational targets. * **Quality \& Compliance:** Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000\) and fine dining service protocols. * **Vendor Management:** Negotiate and manage contractors, suppliers, and consultants for timely and quality delivery. * **Reporting:** Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, risks, and KPIs. * **Innovation:** Implement best practices and continuous improvement strategies to elevate guest experience and operational efficiency. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Hospitality Management, or related field. * 5–7 years of project management experience, with proven expertise in **restaurant/hospitality fit\-out projects** and **fine dining operations**. * Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and luxury interior finishing. * Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills. * Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, Trello, Asana). * Familiarity with fine dining service standards and hospitality operations. **Skills \& Competencies** * Strong problem\-solving and decision\-making abilities. * Attention to detail with a focus on quality and aesthetics. * Vendor negotiation and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Knowledge of local building codes, safety regulations, and hospitality compliance standards. Work Location: In person