Restaurant - Business Development Manager

We are looking for a dynamic Restaurant Manager who can manage day-to-day restaurant operations while actively contributing to business development, brand growth, marketing initiatives, and employer branding. Key Responsibilities Restaurant Operations Manage overall day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure excellent customer experience. Supervise, train, and motivate restaurant staff. Monitor sales, food costs, manpower costs, wastage, inventory, and operational expenses. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and company standards. Handle customer feedback and maintain high service standards. Business Development Identify opportunities to increase restaurant revenue and customer footfall. Develop corporate tie-ups, catering opportunities, events, partnerships, and bulk-order business. Build relationships with corporate clients, communities, event organizers, and other potential partners. Develop promotional activities to increase repeat customers and attract new business. Monitor competitors and identify new market opportunities. Branding & Marketing Coordinate restaurant promotions, campaigns, events, and social-media activities. Work with the marketing team to strengthen the restaurant's visibility and positioning. Support influencer collaborations, customer-engagement activities, and promotional events. Generate creative ideas for seasonal campaigns and new product/food launches. Employer Branding & Employee Engagement Support initiatives that position the restaurant/company as an attractive employer. Coordinate employee-engagement activities, staff recognition programs, celebrations, and internal events. Support recruitment campaigns and social-media content showcasing the workplace culture. Work closely with HR to improve employee experience, retention, and employer-brand visibility. Desired Candidate Profile 5+ years of UAE F&B/restaurant experience, preferably with managerial responsibility. Strong restaurant operations and team-management experience. Commercial mindset with exposure to business development and revenue generation. Experience in branding, promotions, social media, or customer engagement is highly preferred. Creative personality with strong communication and networking skills. Good understanding of the UAE F&B market and customer trends. Candidates who can combine operations + sales/business development + branding will be strongly preferred. Employment Type Full-time