Operations Manager

Company DescriptionIshtar Hospitality is a hospitality management group focused on delivering exceptional dining and guest experiences across Qatar. Since 2021, it has developed and operated a range of distinctive brands, including Al Kalha, Al Falamanki, Tawlet Yvonne, Mario e Mario, Yee Hwa The Place, and Millennium Place Doha. The company blends authentic culinary concepts with strong operational standards and innovative guest experiences. With a commitment to quality, service, and continuous growth, Ishtar Hospitality aims to create memorable moments for guests while expanding steadily across the region.We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee all kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent culinary skills, a passion for food, and proven experience managing a professional kitchen.The Executive Chef will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, kitchen efficiency, and cost control while ensuring an excellent dining experience for our guests.We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Operations Manager to oversee the operations of our restaurant group, lead new restaurant pre-opening projects, and ensure consistent excellence across all outlets.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the day-to-day operations of multiple restaurant outlets.Lead and manage the full pre-opening process for new restaurant locations, from planning and preparation through to opening and stabilization.Take full operational responsibility for new locations during the pre-opening phase and ensure they are ready for a successful launch.Support the opening of new restaurants and continue overseeing their operations after opening to ensure smooth transition, strong performance, and compliance with company standards.Ensure operational standards, service quality, and company policies are consistently followed across all outlets.Lead, motivate, and manage restaurant management teams.Monitor sales, costs, productivity, P&L, and overall outlet performance.Develop and implement operational procedures and improvement strategies.Ensure excellent guest experience and high service standards.Coordinate with senior management on new restaurant openings, pre-opening requirements, staffing, training, operational setup, and launch plans.Prepare operational reports and provide recommendations to senior management.Travel between locations as required to support new openings and oversee the operational performance of existing and newly opened outlets.Mandatory RequirementsMinimum 7 years of experience as an Operations Manager within the restaurant/hospitality industry. / Proven experience in restaurant pre-openings is a MUST.Strong hands-on experience managing the complete pre-opening process for new restaurant locations is a MUST. / Proven experience in successfully opening new restaurants and overseeing their operations after opening is a MUST.Arab nationality is a MUST. / Currently available in Qatar is a MUST.Strong experience managing multiple restaurant outlets.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, P&L, cost control, staffing, and service standards.Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-outlet restaurant environment.Willingness and ability to take the lead on new location openings and ensure operational success from pre-opening through post-opening.How to ApplyInterested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV through h1405.hr@millenniumhotels.com please include “Operations Manager” in your application.