Restaurant manager

Leto Dubai Mall is hiring a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead our front‑of‑house team at a premium dining destination. You will own daily operations, elevate service standards, and shape exceptional guest experiences through hands‑on leadership and operational discipline. The ideal candidate brings proven restaurant management experience in upscale or high‑volume environments, strong financial and people‑management skills, and a passion for mentoring teams. This role demands decisiveness, a guest‑first mindset, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining a polished, professional presence. Send your CV to cv@letocaffe.com.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operational leadership: Oversee all front‑of‑house activities, ensure smooth opening and closing procedures, and manage shift handovers.
• Team development: Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff; create rosters and foster a high‑performance, guest‑focused culture.
• Guest experience: Maintain and continuously improve service standards; personally manage VIPs and complex guest feedback.
• Financial management: Monitor daily sales, control labor and operating costs, manage budgets, and implement revenue‑driving initiatives.
• Quality and compliance: Ensure hygiene, safety, licensing, and brand standards are consistently met.
• Reporting and administration: Prepare operational reports, manage inventory cycles, and coordinate with suppliers and corporate teams.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years in restaurant management, preferably in upscale, high‑volume, or mall‑based venues.
• Skills: Strong leadership, financial literacy, excellent communication, conflict resolution, and operational planning.
• Qualifications: Hospitality diploma or degree preferred; fluent in English; additional languages advantageous.
• Availability: Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and public holidays.
• Attributes: Professional appearance, decisive, guest‑centric, resilient under pressure, and a mentor to the team.

About Leto Dubai Mall

Leto Dubai Mall is an elegant dining destination celebrated for handcrafted desserts, a modern menu, and a refined atmosphere. Located in one of Dubai’s premier retail and leisure hubs, we combine contemporary culinary creativity with warm, attentive service to create memorable moments for a diverse international clientele. Our venue offers a fast‑paced, rewarding workplace for hospitality professionals who value craft, teamwork, and growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives.
• Staff meals and discounts across the group.
• Career progression and internal promotion pathways.
• Training and mentorship programs to develop leadership skills.
• Professional work environment in a premium location.

Applying process

1. Prepare your CV: Highlight recent roles, leadership achievements, and measurable results.
2. Email your application: Send CV to cv@letocaffe.com with the subject line Restaurant Manager — Dubai Mall.
3. Shortlisting: Selected candidates will receive a phone or video screening.
4. Interview and assessment: Shortlisted applicants attend an in‑person interview and practical assessment at the venue.
5. Offer and onboarding: Final offer subject to references and background checks; onboarding includes orientation and role‑specific training.