Outlet Manager - Italian Restaurant - Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

About Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab:
Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s most exclusive private beach, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is a new lifestyle destination, infused with the warmth and generosity of Arabian Hospitality. Featuring an avant-garde, superyacht-inspired exterior designed by architect Shaun Killa, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab includes a resort with 386 rooms and suites, 82 luxury residences, an 82-berth superyacht marina, an impressive spa and a range of curated dining experiences. With five pools set in lush landscaping, 11 restaurants and nine bars crafted by internationally acclaimed designers, and all rooms and residences featuring unobstructed views of the city skyline, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the shimmering Arabian Gulf, it’s an undisputable new go-to destination in Dubai. The 3,500 square meter Talise spa set over three floors completes the offering, providing female-only spaces and 13 treatment suites, each with a private terrace and captivating views over the Arabian Peninsula.Setting the stage for a guest journey that explores the evocative world of wellness, tantalising cuisine and mixology, guests are invited to unite, celebrate, or simply enjoy a moment of peaceful reflection by the water.

www.jumeirah.com/MarsaAlArabAbout the Job: 
An opportunity has arisen for an Outlet Manager to join our team at ourIndian Restaurantin Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Organize and supervise the day-to-day operations of the F&B Outlet and ensure that all work is carried out in an efficient manner (which is consistent with operating policies and procedures and delivers service excellence)
• Ensures team maintains a consistent cleaning regime. Record stock levels and comply with stock audit requirements 
• Monitor food hygiene standards and take proactive steps to maintain them and maintain an approach of continuous development to sustain the best hygiene standards
• Monitor the profitability of the outlet. Identify areas and gaps for continuous improvements, provide recommendations and/or solutions to improve them and assist with implementing such corrective measures. Take initiatives to sustain them
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other Colleagues
• Consistently monitor the quality of food and beverages and service offered to guests and escalating any major problems/ complaints to senior management to ensure high service quality as per Jumeirah group quality standards 
• Ensure compliance to all relevant Health, Safety and Environment management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity so that Jumeirah group provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests 
• Implement approved departmental policies, processes, and procedures. Provide instructions and guidance to subordinates where necessary. Monitor Colleague’s adherence to relevant policies and procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner while delivering a quality service to guests and maintaining standards of excellence 
• Work closely with Outlet General Manager to understand and achieve financial and department targets. Understand the department budget and financial statements and provide inputs where necessary. Assist Outlet General Manager in achieving maximum revenue and profit in line with budgeted and forecasted projections
• Accomplishes department’s results by assisting Outlet General Manager by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising performance as directed to all direct and indirect reports

About You: 

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Prior experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel or a high-end Japanese restaurant, demonstrating a strong understanding of luxury hospitality standards, preferably within a pre-opening setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a language fluency preference in Japanese.
• Excellent leaderships skills, with a strong working knowledge of personnel management, holding briefings, setting targets and conducting team performance evaluations. 

About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.