Full-time Restaurant manager Jobs in Riyadh

Join a Well-Established Restaurant!
Premium Food Company Ltd. is seeking a dedicated and experienced Restaurant Manager to ensure exceptional service and operational excellence. This role requires a hands-on approach to manage day-to-day activities and uphold high standards of food and beverage service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality of service aligns with established standards.
• Adhere to Food and Beverage operational policies and procedures.
• Order supplies while maintaining accurate inventory within budget.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly according to service standards.
• Support daily operations in food and beverage outlets.
• Calculate monthly Profit and Loss and food costs.
• Oversee budgeting to maximize profitability.
• Increase sales while reducing food costs.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality or similar field preferred.
• Minimum four years of supervisory or management experience in casual dining.
• At least five years of experience in Food and Beverage and guest service.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in P&L and Sales Forecasting.

Please note that unrelated experiences will not be considered.

About the Role
Join Hilton as a Restaurant Manager, where you will be responsible for presenting and preparing high-quality food to ensure an excellent staff experience. This role requires a focus on cleanliness and organization while maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present high-quality staff food within company guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas to prevent cross-contamination.
• Ensure all mis-en-place is ready for menus.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to maintain good working relationships.
• Report maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues promptly.
• Comply with security and safety regulations, as well as food safety legislation.
• Be environmentally aware in all food service operations.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 1 or equivalent.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure, both independently and in teams.

Preferred Qualities:

• NVQ Level 2 or similar qualifications.
• Previous kitchen experience in a similar role.
• Intermediate Basic Food Hygiene certification.

About Hilton:
Hilton is a leading global hospitality company dedicated to exceptional guest experiences. With over 9,100 properties in 143 countries, Hilton continues to create remarkable hospitality experiences day after day.

Join the Independent Food Company as a Restaurant Manager
Are you passionate about creating unique dining experiences? The Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality group that emphasizes innovation and high standards in service. We are looking for an experienced and guest-focused Restaurant Manager to oversee our fine dining concept.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, train, and inspire front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve issues promptly.
• Monitor inventory, manage costs, and control P&L performance.
• Drive sales through up-selling, customer engagement, and local marketing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety, and UAE regulations.
• Work closely with the culinary team to align service delivery with menu and concept.
• Manage staff scheduling, performance reviews, and development plans.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager/Assistant Restaurant Manager in upper-casual/fine dining environments.
• Fluency in English required.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of restaurant financials, cost control, and team management.
• Experience in the UAE is preferred.
• Positive attitude, guest-centric mindset, and attention to detail.

We want a leader who not just runs the floor but creates memorable experiences for every guest.

Join the Hilton Team as a Restaurant Manager!
As a Restaurant Manager at Hilton, you will be responsible for managing restaurant operations to ensure an exceptional guest and member experience. Your role will encompass training staff, adhering to budgeted guidelines, and maintaining exemplary customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily restaurant operations
• Ensure high levels of customer service
• Recruit, manage, train, and development team members
• Handle guest inquiries efficiently
• Work within budgeted guidelines for food and labor
• Drive sales to achieve revenue targets
• Develop menus with the Food and Beverage team
• Conduct monthly stock takes
• Set departmental targets, objectives, and policies
• Evaluate guest satisfaction and focus on continuous improvement
• Assist in maintaining good relationships with other departments
• Follow hotel security, fire regulations, and health and safety legislation

Requirements:
To excel in this role, you should have:

• Management or supervisory experience in Food and Beverage
• Proven ability to meet financial targets
• Familiarity with Food and Beverage brand standards
• Strong ability to work under pressure
• Excellent grooming standards and a passion for guest service
• Willingness to develop team members

What we offer:
At Hilton, you will be part of a global leader in hospitality. We are dedicated to providing exceptional experiences to our guests. Join us in this rewarding journey and help us maintain our reputation for delivering remarkable hospitality experiences.

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the daily operations of an upper casual and fine dining restaurant in Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for delivering an elevated guest experience, leading the front-of-house team, maintaining strong operational standards, and driving the commercial performance of the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily restaurant operations and ensure consistent execution of brand service standards.
• Oversee the full guest journey, from arrival and seating to service, complaint handling, and farewell.
• Maintain strong floor presence during service periods to anticipate guest needs and resolve service gaps.
• Build relationships with VIP guests, regular guests, and loyal customers to drive repeat visitation.
• Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally, using service recovery to strengthen guest trust.
• Train, supervise, and mentor the front-of-house team, including hosts, head waiters, waiters, baristas, and support staff.
• Conduct team briefings, performance follow-ups, and on-the-job coaching.
• Prepare efficient staff schedules to ensure proper guest coverage while controlling labour cost.
• Monitor restaurant performance against revenue, profitability, COGS, labour cost, and operational targets.
• Oversee cash handling, daily settlements, inventory, supplier receiving, and operational expenses.
• Submit accurate daily operational and financial reports to the Operations Manager.
• Conduct daily pre-service walkthroughs to ensure the restaurant is clean, ready, stocked, and fully prepared.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, safety, licensing, and brand SOPs.
• Identify maintenance issues and coordinate corrective actions to avoid service disruption.
• Support the development of Saudi national talent in line with Saudization and Vision 2030 objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive restaurant experience.
• At least 3 years of managerial experience in upper casual, premium casual, fine dining, or high-end hospitality.
• Strong front-of-house leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing guest experience, service standards, complaints, and service recovery.
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including revenue, COGS, labour cost, inventory, and daily reporting.
• Experience using POS systems, reservation platforms, inventory tools, and restaurant management systems.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, licensing, health and safety, and operational compliance.
• Solid understanding of the Saudi F&B market and premium guest expectations.
• Professional English communication is required. Arabic and English bilingual communication is highly preferred.
• Food safety, WSET, hospitality leadership, or similar certifications are an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Hospitality leadership.
• Guest experience management.
• Floor supervision and service orchestration.
• Complaint handling and service recovery.
• Team training and development.
• Scheduling and labour cost control.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• Inventory and COGS control.
• SOP compliance and operational readiness.
• Communication and conflict resolution.
• Attention to detail.
• Cultural awareness in the Saudi dining market.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a visible, hands-on restaurant leader who understands that in premium dining, the guest experience is the product.

Responsible for managing and operating all aspects of the daily work of the restaurant, including supervising operational processes, monitoring financial aspects, and managing marketing and sales activities. The role begins with the supply of raw materials, through the preparation of products and ensuring their quality, up to improving the customer experience and enhancing sales performance, achieving the highest levels of efficiency, quality, and sustainability in work. The tasks and responsibilities: Full supervision of daily operational processes within the restaurant. Managing the supply chain (ordering materials, receiving, storage) and ensuring their continuous availability. Monitoring product preparation and ensuring compliance with quality standards and approved recipes. Coordinating with the sales and marketing team to support campaigns and increase sales. Managing and organizing the team (scheduling, guidance, performance evaluation). Ensuring cleanliness of the place and compliance with health requirements and regulations. Monitoring costs, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiency. Following up on customer experience and addressing feedback promptly.

We are looking for a professional restaurant manager to join the delightful Tall team, a Palestinian brand specializing in shawarma, in northern Riyadh. 🔹 Main tasks: Efficiently manage the daily operations of the restaurant Supervise the team (kitchen + cashier + service) Ensure product and service quality and maintain brand standards Monitor sales and achieve targets Manage inventory and costs and reduce waste Handle customer complaints and improve the customer experience