Restaurant Manager
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Posted 5 days ago
About the role
L'ETO GROUP
Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi (Upcoming Opening)
About L'ETO Group
L'ETO Group was founded on a philosophy that blends nutritious, health-conscious dining with an iconic dessert selection. Inspired by the essence of summer — freshness, vibrance, and warmth — we have grown from a single café in Soho into more than 40 locations across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and beyond.
Joining L'ETO means becoming part of a global brand where creativity, ownership, and hospitality come together to create unforgettable guest experiences.
Job OverviewThe Restaurant Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the restaurant, including operations, financial results, and team leadership. This role ensures the consistent delivery of L'ETO's standards of quality, service, and guest experience while driving commercial success and building a motivated, high-performing team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the restaurant's day-to-day operations, ensuring consistent execution of L'ETO's brand and service standards
- Own the branch P&L — manage revenue, cost of sales, and labor costs against budget, and take corrective action where targets are missed
- Set and drive sales targets, including Sales per Head and additional sales, across the management team
- Analyze sales, guest satisfaction, and operational KPIs, and translate findings into clear action plans
- Recruit, induct, and develop supervisors and team members, building a strong bench for future growth
- Lead, coach, and performance-manage the full team, setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable to them
- Design and oversee staff scheduling and rostering across the branch to balance service levels with labor cost
- Manage all staff-related HR matters, including leave, disciplinary processes, and liaison with HR and payroll
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, health and safety, and licensing requirements at all times
- Own inventory management and supplier relationships, ensuring accurate stock takes, ordering, and par levels
- Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and consistency against brand standards
- Act as the final point of escalation for guest complaints and service recovery
- Build relationships with regular guests and use guest feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Oversee maintenance and upkeep of all restaurant equipment and assets, coordinating repairs and servicing as needed
- Prepare and present operational and financial reports to senior management
- Ensure the branch is fully prepared for internal audits, brand visits, and mystery shopper assessments
- Represent L'ETO Group as the face of the branch to guests, suppliers, and stakeholders
Requirements & Qualifications
- At least 3–5 years' restaurant management experience in the UAE or Gulf region, with full P&L accountability
- Proven experience managing teams of 20+ staff across multiple sections or shifts
- Track record of hitting sales, cost, and profitability targets in a fast-paced, branded F&B environment
- Strong leadership presence — friendly yet fair and disciplined, with the ability to hold a team accountable
- A positive, confident, and ambitious personality with a hands-on, floor-first approach
- Confident, proactive, and a strong critical thinker with sound decision-making skills
- Openness to joining and shaping a warm, close-knit team culture
- Willingness to complete ongoing training, tastings, and guidance provided by the company
- Fluent English; knowledge of Russian is an advantage
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Syrve POS, with confidence reading and acting on operational reports
- Neat, professional presentation
- A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commercial awareness
To Apply
Send your CV to: careers@leto.group
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pay: AED1.00 - AED2.00 per month
Work Location: In person