Restaurant General Manager -Michelin-starred Indian restaurant

Restaurant General ManagerLocation: Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAEIndustry: Luxury Hospitality / Fine Dining / Indian CuisineWe are seeking an experienced and highly accomplished Restaurant General Manager to lead an upcoming Michelin-starred Indian restaurant on Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional to join a prestigious international restaurant concept and play a key role in establishing its presence in the UAE.The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a confident, hands-on and commercially driven General Manager with a strong background in Michelin-starred or internationally recognised fine-dining restaurants.The ideal candidate will have:Proven experience as a General Manager / Restaurant Manager / Operations Manager within Michelin-starred or high-end fine-dining restaurants.Strong knowledge and understanding of Indian cuisine and premium dining operations is highly desirable.Experience working within luxury hospitality, fine dining or internationally recognised restaurant brands.Excellent leadership skills with the ability to recruit, train, motivate and develop a high-performing team.Strong understanding of restaurant operations, service standards, guest experience and financial performance.Excellent commercial awareness, including budgets, cost control, revenue generation and profitability.A strong network and understanding of the UAE hospitality market would be an advantage.Fluent English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Arabic language skills would be highly desirable.Strong cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with a diverse, international team.High levels of professionalism, presentation and attention to detail.The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile restaurant environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the overall day-to-day operation of the restaurant.Maintain exceptional Michelin-level service and hospitality standards.Recruit, train, mentor and manage the restaurant team.Drive guest satisfaction and build strong relationships with VIP and regular clientele.Oversee financial performance, budgets, labour costs and operational expenses.Work closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless food and service operations.Develop and implement operational procedures and service standards.Monitor restaurant performance and identify opportunities to increase revenue and profitability.Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, health and safety requirements and company policies.Represent the restaurant professionally within the Abu Dhabi luxury hospitality community.Support the opening process and establish the restaurant as a leading destination for Indian fine dining in the UAE.What We OfferOpportunity to join a prestigious Michelin-starred Indian restaurant concept.Senior leadership position within an international hospitality environment.Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to be part of an exciting new restaurant opening on Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.Career growth within a rapidly developing hospitality group.If you are an experienced restaurant leader with Michelin-starred or high-end fine-dining experience and are passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality, we would love to hear from you.Candidates with strong Michelin/fine-dining credentials and international restaurant experience will be given priority.