Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Parker’s, Somewhere, Public, Soil, Shalwa and Kumo.
We are seeking an experienced General Manager – F&B to lead the overall performance of a restaurant concept, driving operational excellence, financial performance, and team development. The role will be responsible for maximizing profitability, maintaining brand standards, and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the complete operations and performance of the restaurant concept.
- Develop and execute strategies to achieve revenue, profitability, and operational targets.
- Manage P&L performance, including sales growth, labor cost, food cost, and operational expenses.
- Lead and develop Restaurant Managers and operational teams to achieve business objectives.
- Ensure consistent implementation of brand standards, SOPs, and service excellence.
- Analyze business performance reports and implement improvement strategies.
- Drive guest satisfaction initiatives and enhance overall customer experience.
- Support new openings, expansion projects, and operational readiness.
- Collaborate with culinary, marketing, finance, HR, and supply chain teams.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
Requirements
- Minimum 8–10 years of F&B experience, with proven experience as a General Manager or senior operations leader.
- Strong experience managing high-volume restaurants or multiple outlets.
- Demonstrated experience in P&L management and achieving financial targets.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage large teams.
- Experience in premium casual dining, fine dining, or multi-brand restaurant environments preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong understanding of F&B trends, guest experience, and operational excellence.