General manager
Dubai, UAE
We are seeking a tenacious General Manager to oversee the entire operations for this Bar, Restaurant and various outlets in Duabi UAE. You must have experience with high volume live music venues on an International scale but also experience within Food & Beverage and able to develop a trendy bar & restaurant with a reputation for delivering results.
Retaining and attracting new customers, to build sales and profitability is an important part of the role as well building on tourist traffic.
The Role:
Your primary focus will be to increase revenues through F&B sales, cost saving and bright ideas which make money and save money.
You will need to have complete knowledge of all food and beverage menus in order to promote and market to the public.
Able to oversee all areas of a diverse business
Engage with customers to grow our existing customer base and brand name.
To proactively seek out sales and marketing opportunities within the community to increase brand awareness and work closely with the sales & marketing team to come up with ideas for promotions and events
Participate in weekly management team meetings.
You will be required to prepare Budgets, P&L, forecasts and other reports.
Liaise with the executive Chef for menu planning and costing
Managing and developing diverse team
Dealing with suppliers and negotiating best deals
The Person:
You must have a proven history of driving measurable results [revenues]
An outgoing and friendly personality – committed and motivated work ethic
You will have a high degree of ‘emotional intelligence’, remaining rational and calm under pressure as well as open-minded and excited by cultural and professional diversity