Restaurant Manager (Fine Dining)

**About Us** We are one of Bahrain’s premier hospitality groups, renowned for delivering exceptional dining experiences that blend culinary artistry with impeccable service. Our fine dining concepts set benchmarks in quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction. **Position Overview** The **Restaurant Manager** will lead the daily operations of a flagship fine dining restaurant, ensuring flawless service, operational excellence, and a culture of hospitality that exceeds guest expectations. This role requires a dynamic leader with proven experience in luxury dining, strong business acumen, and the ability to inspire and develop a high‑performing team. **Key Responsibilities** * Drive the restaurant’s vision of excellence in food, beverage, and service standards. * Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team to deliver world‑class guest experiences. * Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management of staff. * Ensure compliance with SOPs, hygiene, and safety standards at all times. * Manage budgets, cost controls, and financial performance (sales, COGS, wastage, payroll). * Proven ability to train and mentor staff in wine presentation, beverage service etiquette, and responsible beverage practices. * Experience in collaborating with sommeliers and bar teams to design innovative beverage menus that complement fine dining cuisine. * Knowledge of wine service, cellar management, and pairing principles to enhance the guest dining experience. * Implement effective reward and recognition strategies to foster staff engagement. * Maintain strong guest relations through personalization, feedback management, and service recovery. * Collaborate with senior management on strategic initiatives, menu development, and promotional activities. * Safeguard company assets and oversee preventive maintenance of equipment and facilities. * Uphold the brand’s reputation by ensuring a refined ambiance and seamless operations. **Candidate Profile** * Minimum 5 years of experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality management. * Strong knowledge of food \& beverage operations, wine and beverage service, and guest relations. * Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage). * Proven ability to manage high‑volume operations with attention to detail. * Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving continuous improvement. **What We Offer** * Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives. * Opportunities for career growth within a leading hospitality group. * Professional development and training programs. * A supportive, dynamic, and multicultural work environment. **Application Process:** Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to **** with the subject line: **Restaurant Manager – Fine Dining**. Application Question(s): * Do you have minimum 5 years of experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality management? Work Location: In person