About the Role
We are looking for an experienced General Manager to oversee the overall operation and performance of a high-volume, premium dining concept in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The General Manager will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the venue, leading the team, driving financial and commercial performance, maintaining high service standards, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience as a General Manager or senior management professional within a high-end restaurant environment
- Strong background in high-volume restaurants, with experience leading and developing large teams
- Previous experience within an upscale French bistro or French dining concept is preferred
- Strong knowledge of French cuisine, service style, and the expectations of an upscale French dining environment is an advantage
- Strong understanding of premium dining operations, guest expectations, and service standards
- Proven experience managing P&L, budgets, forecasting, labour costs, and cost control
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive revenue and overall business performance
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop large, diverse, and multicultural teams
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- A proactive, guest-focused approach with a strong commitment to operational and service excellence
- Currently based in Riyadh or willing to relocate to Riyadh
Key Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and overall performance of the venue
- Lead and manage all operational departments, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and adherence to service and brand standards
- Drive operational performance, revenue generation, guest satisfaction, and profitability
- Lead, motivate, and develop a large and diverse team, creating a strong culture of performance and accountability
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and team development in partnership with HR
- Maintain a strong presence on the floor, particularly during peak service periods, ensuring a consistently high level of guest experience
- Build strong relationships with VIP guests and key clientele, ensuring their expectations are consistently met
- Oversee budgets, P&L performance, labour costs, food and beverage costs, and overall cost control
- Analyse financial and operational performance and implement action plans where required
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, health, safety, and hygiene requirements
- Work closely with the senior leadership team on commercial strategies, events, marketing initiatives, and business development
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and other key stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, revenue, guest experience, and team performance
- Ensure the venue consistently operates to the highest standards across service, product, presentation, and guest experience
