Restaurant Manager Mediterranean Cuisine Fairmont The Red Sea

About the Role

Accor is seeking a Restaurant Manager - Mediterranean Cuisine for Fairmont The Red Sea. This full-time role involves overseeing the daily operations of the Mediterranean restaurant, ensuring service excellence and alignment with Fairmont standards. The position requires 2-5 years of experience in a relevant field.

Fairmont The Red Sea Context

Fairmont The Red Sea, part of the Red Sea Project, will offer a sanctuary of refined elegance within Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination. The property blends Raffles’ service with the natural beauty and sustainability ethos of Red Sea Global, providing a curated haven for travelers. The resort features 361 rooms and 11 distinct dining concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service in line with Fairmont standards.
• Ensure the restaurant environment reflects Mediterranean cuisine's heritage and identity.
• Conduct daily briefings and inspections to maintain consistency in food quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Manage inventory, sourcing, and cost, optimizing efficiency and minimizing waste while using authentic ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, local regulations, and Fairmont policies.
• Curate a personalized Mediterranean dining experience, bringing dishes to life through storytelling.
• Anticipate guest needs and handle feedback with empathy and discretion.
• Build guest relationships, recognizing preferences to encourage return visits.
• Lead and inspire the team, fostering a culture of passion and excellence.
• Coach and develop team members on service artistry and cuisine knowledge.
• Embed Fairmont service culture through continuous training and role modeling.
• Ensure high standards of grooming, professionalism, and emotional intelligence within the team.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and growth within the Fairmont family.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic upselling and promotions.
• Monitor financial performance, including revenue, labor costs, and cost of sales, against budget targets.
• Prepare forecasts, analyze trends, and implement action plans to improve profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing and events teams to promote the restaurant.
• Ensure accurate billing, cash handling, and compliance with financial procedures.
• Support pre-opening initiatives, including recruitment, onboarding, and training programs.
• Contribute to the development of SOPs, guest journey mapping, and service choreography.
• Champion a culture of belonging, creativity, and excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a seamless guest journey.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure prompt implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote a safe working environment for colleagues and guests.

Experience and Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in restaurant management, preferably within Mediterranean cuisine.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee daily operations and ensure service excellence.
• Experience in inventory control, cost management, and financial performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and relevant operational policies.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in team development and training.
• Ability to manage guest feedback and ensure service recovery.
• Experience with pre-opening initiatives is an advantage.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based at Fairmont The Red Sea. The role involves working within a luxury resort setting, collaborating with various teams to deliver a high-quality guest experience.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this role are encouraged to apply.