About the company
Food People
Staffing and Recruiting • 1-50 employees
Our experienced team covers all sectors within the food and beverage industry, offering unparalleled access to top talent and consultancy through our extensive global networks.
About the Job
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a multi brand portfolio of premium and upscale casual dining restaurants in Qatar. This role requires a hands on leader who can drive operational excellence, strengthen team performance, improve profitability, and maintain high standards of service and guest experience across all locations.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily operations across multiple restaurant brands and locations.
• Ensure consistent service standards, food quality, and guest experience.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Restaurant Managers and their teams.
• Drive operational efficiency, profitability, and commercial performance.
• Monitor P&L, budgets, labour costs, food costs, and key performance indicators.
• Maintain a hands on presence across locations to support operational teams.
• Ensure each restaurant maintains its individual brand identity and standards.
• Oversee recruitment, training, workforce planning, and team development.
• Implement operational processes and initiatives to improve overall performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
Key Ingredients
• Strong multi site and multi brand restaurant operations experience.
• Background within premium or upscale casual dining concepts.
• Hands on leadership style with strong operational expertise.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L and cost controls.
• Excellent people management, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Commercially driven with the ability to improve operational performance and profitability.
• Previous GCC restaurant market experience is highly advantageous.
Please note, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted to discuss the position in more detail.