director of restaurant operations

Shater Abbas Restaurants

We are not looking for a traditional finance manager.We are seeking a high-impact, strategic CFO to take full ownership of the financial architecture of a growing multi-branch restaurant group in Qatar. This role is designed for a finance leader who understands F&amp;B economics at scale, thrives in fast-paced environments, and knows how to convert operational complexity into measurable profitability.If you have led financial strategy in restaurant chains, optimized food and labor costs, structured expansion plans, and built strong financial controls in dynamic environments &mdash; we want to speak with you.Your Mandate<ul><li>Architect and lead the company&rsquo;s financial strategy for sustainable growth</li><li>Drive aggressive cost control initiatives across food, labor, and supply chain</li><li>Build advanced forecasting, budgeting, and branch-level profitability models</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and financial governance</li><li>Lead cash flow strategy and capital allocation decisions</li><li>Support expansion, new concept launches, and investment feasibility analysis</li><li>Provide real-time financial intelligence to executive leadership</li><li>Prepare the organization for structured scaling and potential investor readiness</li></ul>What We Require (Non-Negotiable)<ul><li>ACCA Qualification (Mandatory) &ndash; documentation required</li><li>5+ years of progressive financial leadership experience</li><li>Proven track record in the F&amp;B / restaurant industry (multi-branch experience required)</li><li>Deep understanding of restaurant KPIs, cost structures, and operational finance</li><li>Experience in Qatar or GCC market strongly preferred</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead finance teams and implement systems</li><li>Executive-level reporting and stakeholder management capability</li></ul>Who You Are<ul><li>Commercially sharp and data-driven</li><li>Comfortable challenging operations when numbers don&rsquo;t align</li><li>Structured thinker with strong financial discipline</li><li>Growth-minded with expansion experience</li><li>Hands-on when needed, strategic at all times</li></ul>Why This Role MattersYou will not just manage numbers &mdash; you will shape the financial future of a growing restaurant group. This is a leadership seat at the executive table with direct impact on growth, profitability, and scalability.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From QAR8,000.00 per month

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – F&B / Restaurant Chain | Qatar | Full-Time (On-Site)

Shanzo

Global Reliance is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Executive with hands-on experience in international restaurant operations, particularly US-based restaurant chains.The ideal candidate will manage procurement, vendor coordination, inventory planning, logistics tracking, and cost control to ensure smooth supply chain operations across multiple restaurant locations.Key Responsibilities Procurement &amp; Vendor Management<ul><li>Manage sourcing and procurement of restaurant supplies (food, packaging, equipment, cleaning supplies, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate with US-based vendors and distributors</li><li>Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules</li><li>Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries</li></ul>Inventory &amp; Demand Planning<ul><li>Monitor stock levels across restaurant locations</li><li>Forecast demand based on sales trends and seasonal requirements</li><li>Prevent stockouts and overstock situations</li><li>Implement inventory control systems and SOPs</li></ul>Logistics &amp; Operations Coordination<ul><li>Track shipments and ensure timely delivery</li><li>Resolve supply chain disruptions and delays</li><li>Coordinate with warehouse and store managers</li><li>Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards</li></ul>Cost Control &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Monitor procurement budgets and control supply costs</li><li>Analyze purchasing data to improve margins</li><li>Prepare supply chain performance reports for management</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 2&ndash;4 years of experience in Supply Chain / Procurement</li><li>Prior experience in international restaurant chains (US market preferred)</li><li>Strong understanding of food supply logistics and vendor management</li><li>Excellent negotiation and communication skills</li><li>Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and inventory management tools</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work in night shift (7 PM &ndash; 3 AM)</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs100,000.00 - Rs130,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Are you willing to work onsite from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Supply Chain Executive – International Restaurant Chain

TGP International

<div>The Food Hall Operations Director is the senior operational leader for Seven Al Hamra Food Hall, responsible for the full on-site performance of the Food Hall across operations, tenant management, customer experience, safety, and financial delivery.
Reporting to the TGP Food Hall Director, the GM ensures that all Food Hall strategies, brand standards, and commercial objectives are executed at site level. The role acts as the main interface between Head Office functions (Operations, Marketing, Finance, People, Health &amp; Safety) and the on-site teams and tenants.
The Ops Director ensures the Food Hall operates as a world-class hospitality destination, delivering strong financial results, regulatory compliance, and an outstanding guest experience. 
 
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 
1. Site Leadership &amp; Operations<ul><li>Lead the full day-to-day operation of the Food Hall across front-of-house, kitchens, back-of-house, delivery, hosting, cashiering, and service areas</li><li>Implement, manage, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all operational areas</li><li>Ensure seamless coordination between tenants, service teams, and Head Office departments</li><li>Act as the senior decision-maker on site for all operational matters</li></ul>
2. Guest Experience &amp; CRM<ul><li>Ensure consistent delivery of a world-class guest experience across all touchpoints</li><li>Establish and maintain strong customer relationships</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day use and performance of the CRM system, ensuring feedback, complaints, and loyalty data are actively managed and acted upon</li></ul>
3. Food Safety, Hygiene &amp; Quality<ul><li>Ensure full compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and Saudi regulatory standards</li><li>Lead and delegate to the Food Safety &amp; Quality Control Coordinator, Chief Steward, and Floor Managers to ensure effective monitoring and enforcement</li><li>Ensure consistent food and beverage quality across all operators</li></ul> 

4. Maintenance, Facilities &amp; Logistics<ul><li>Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is executed according to schedule and standards</li><li>Oversee logistics, including staff accommodation standards, transportation, procurement, prep rooms, storage, and waste management systems</li><li>Ensure the Food Hall is always safe, clean, and operationally ready</li></ul>
5. Tenant &amp; Commercial Management<ul><li>Oversee and lead all tenant onboarding, operational management, and end-of-tenancy processes</li><li>Monitor operator performance against contractual, quality, and service standards</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with tenant leadership and brand owners</li></ul>
6. Sales, Marketing &amp; Business Growth<ul><li>Execute site-level sales and marketing plans developed by Head Office</li><li>Support promotions, activations, and events to drive footfall and revenue</li><li>Identify and lead local initiatives that improve commercial performance</li></ul>
7. Financial Management<ul><li>Own the Food Hall&rsquo;s on-site financial performance, including revenue, cost control, and profitability</li><li>Prepare, present, and manage the annual Food Hall budget</li><li>Ensure financial discipline across all departments and tenant interfaces</li></ul>
8. People &amp; Performance Management<ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop the Food Hall management and operational teams</li><li>Ensure effective manpower planning, training, and performance management</li><li>Drive engagement, accountability, and service culture</li></ul>
9. Performance, KPIs &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Develop and continuously improve KPIs across all departments</li><li>Track and report performance to the TGP Food Hall Director</li><li>Lead corrective actions and improvement plans when targets are not met</li></ul>
10. Stakeholder &amp; Industry Relations<ul><li>Represent Seven Al Hamra Food Hall in the market</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with industry partners, operators&rsquo; head offices, and key stakeholders</li></ul> 
Requirements 
 
Experience &amp; Education<ul><li>Minimum 10 years in a senior F&amp;B or hospitality management role</li><li>Proven experience managing multi-operator environments (food halls, malls or large restaurant groups)</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field
</li></ul>Market &amp; Industry Knowledge<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the Saudi hospitality and F&amp;B market</li><li>Strong network within the local and regional food &amp; beverage industry</li></ul>
Technical &amp; Professional Skills<ul><li>Advanced verbal and written English (Arabic preferred)</li><li>Strong financial, operational, and commercial acumen</li><li>Advanced user of Microsoft Office, CRM, and ERP systems</li><li>Strong understanding of Saudi food safety, labor, and licensing regulations</li></ul>
Leadership &amp; Personal Attributes<ul><li>Excellent people leadership across multicultural teams</li><li>Highly organized, decisive, and commercially driven</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills</li><li>Able to operate effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment</li></ul> 
Note: This job description reflects key duties and responsibilities of the position and is not to be interpreted as exhaustive.</div>

Foodhall Operations Director

<div>
 The Food Hall Operations Director is the senior operational leader for Seven Al Hamra Food Hall, responsible for the full on-site performance of the Food Hall across operations, tenant management, customer experience, safety, and financial delivery.
 
 
 Reporting to the TGP Food Hall Director, the GM ensures that all Food Hall strategies, brand standards, and commercial objectives are executed at site level. The role acts as the main interface between Head Office functions (Operations, Marketing, Finance, People, Health &amp; Safety) and the on-site teams and tenants.
 
 
 The Ops Director ensures the Food Hall operates as a world-class hospitality destination, delivering strong financial results, regulatory compliance, and an outstanding guest experience.
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Site Leadership &amp; Operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the full day-to-day operation of the Food Hall across front-of-house, kitchens, back-of-house, delivery, hosting, cashiering, and service areas
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement, manage, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all operational areas
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure seamless coordination between tenants, service teams, and Head Office departments
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the senior decision-maker on site for all operational matters
 </li>
 <li>
 Guest Experience &amp; CRM
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure consistent delivery of a world-class guest experience across all touchpoints
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain strong customer relationships
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the day-to-day use and performance of the CRM system, ensuring feedback, complaints, and loyalty data are actively managed and acted upon
 </li>
 <li>
 Food Safety, Hygiene &amp; Quality
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure full compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and Saudi regulatory standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead and delegate to the Food Safety &amp; Quality Control Coordinator, Chief Steward, and Floor Managers to ensure effective monitoring and enforcement
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure consistent food and beverage quality across all operators
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintenance, Facilities &amp; Logistics
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is executed according to schedule and standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee logistics, including staff accommodation standards, transportation, procurement, prep rooms, storage, and waste management systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the Food Hall is always safe, clean, and operationally ready
 </li>
 <li>
 Tenant &amp; Commercial Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee and lead all tenant onboarding, operational management, and end-of-tenancy processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor operator performance against contractual, quality, and service standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and maintain strong relationships with tenant leadership and brand owners
 </li>
 <li>
 Sales, Marketing &amp; Business Growth
 </li>
 <li>
 Execute site-level sales and marketing plans developed by Head Office
 </li>
 <li>
 Support promotions, activations, and events to drive footfall and revenue
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and lead local initiatives that improve commercial performance
 </li>
 <li>
 Financial Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Own the Food Hall's on-site financial performance, including revenue, cost control, and profitability
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare, present, and manage the annual Food Hall budget
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure financial discipline across all departments and tenant interfaces
 </li>
 <li>
 People &amp; Performance Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead, coach, and develop the Food Hall management and operational teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure effective manpower planning, training, and performance management
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive engagement, accountability, and service culture
 </li>
 <li>
 Performance, KPIs &amp; Reporting
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and continuously improve KPIs across all departments
 </li>
 <li>
 Track and report performance to the TGP Food Hall Director
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead corrective actions and improvement plans when targets are not met
 </li>
 <li>
 Stakeholder &amp; Industry Relations
 </li>
 <li>
 Represent Seven Al Hamra Food Hall in the market
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain strong relationships with industry partners, operators' head offices, and key stakeholders
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Education
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum 10 years in a senior F&amp;B or hospitality management role
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience managing multi-operator environments (food halls, malls or large restaurant groups)
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Market &amp; Industry Knowledge
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Extensive knowledge of the Saudi hospitality and F&amp;B market
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong network within the local and regional food &amp; beverage industry
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Technical &amp; Professional Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Advanced verbal and written English (Arabic preferred)
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong financial, operational, and commercial acumen
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced user of Microsoft Office, CRM, and ERP systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of Saudi food safety, labor, and licensing regulations
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Leadership &amp; Personal Attributes
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Excellent people leadership across multicultural teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Highly organized, decisive, and commercially driven
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to operate effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Note: This job description reflects key duties and responsibilities of the position and is not to be interpreted as exhaustive.
 
</div>

Waffle House

<div>Since 1955, Waffle House has provided outstanding careers and opportunities for professional achievement unmatched in the restaurant industry. We only promote from within, which leads to significant career opportunities with 1,900+ company-owned (not franchised) restaurants, and another 1,000+ in the next 10 years. We are looking to hire high-energy leaders who value long-term career advancement.
No restaurant experience is required. A 3-month paid training program and ongoing personal and career development prepare you for a career as a restaurant manager as well as multi-unit leadership roles.
Career Path<ul><li>
Restaurant Manager: $65,000 to $85,000 (plus continuous service bonuses and a $6,000 annual bonus for having a 4-year degree)</li><li>
District Manager (2-3 restaurants): average time to promotion 1-2 years</li><li>
Division Manager (6-9 restaurants): average time to promotion 3-5 years</li></ul>
Company Stock Ownership<ul><li>
Unique opportunity to invest in Waffle House stock via payroll deductions of up to 10% of your income (eligible after 90 days or when promoted to Restaurant Manager)</li><li>
Annual Stock Options granted based on % of income</li><li>
Career Stock Options granted at hire and with each career promotion</li></ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for you and your family.</li><li>
Three 10-day vacations per year</li><li>
Paid Medical Leave, Maternity Leave, and Family Leave available after 1 year of service</li><li>
Work a &ldquo;6 days on and 2 days off guaranteed&rdquo; schedule (unmatched in the industry)</li></ul>
For more information, visit www.whcareers.com to get your new career started!</div>

Restaurant Operations Management

Artistico Foods

Job Title: HR Executive &ndash; Restaurant OperationsLocation: Malad, Mumbai Type: Full-time | On-site Reports to: Founder &amp; Operations Head Salary: ₹25,000&ndash;₹30,000 (based on experience + executional mindset)About the RoleWe're looking for a hands-on, sharp, no-fluff HR Executive who&rsquo;s ready to build people systems for a growing hospitality brand. This isn't a desk job&mdash;it&rsquo;s a field role for someone who wants to be in the game, not just in spreadsheets.You&rsquo;ll be the backbone of hiring, onboarding, staff retention, discipline, and team culture for 3 outlets (and counting).Key Responsibilities Hiring &amp; Onboarding<ul><li>Coordinate job postings, walk-ins, and agency partnerships</li><li>Screen and shortlist candidates with Ops Head</li><li>Own the onboarding checklist (uniform, ID, documents, training start)</li><li>Schedule and track 3-day / 7-day / 30-day performance check-ins</li></ul>HR Systems &amp; Documentation<ul><li>Maintain all staff records (contracts, ID proof, PF/ESIC, leaves)</li><li>Log absenteeism, leaves, shift swaps</li><li>Prepare weekly headcount reports for payroll</li><li>Keep training + KRA files updated and tracked</li></ul>Performance &amp; Discipline<ul><li>Conduct monthly feedback sessions with captains &amp; managers</li><li>Highlight underperformers with factual logs</li><li>Support terminations with proper documentation</li><li>Mediate staff issues before they hit the founder&rsquo;s plate</li></ul>Culture &amp; Retention<ul><li>Celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, and wins</li><li>Recommend incentives and morale-boost ideas</li><li>Roll out code of conduct and SOP reinforcement without drama</li><li>Push staff to show up, step up, and level up</li></ul>You&rsquo;re a Fit If You:<ul><li>Have 1&ndash;3 years of HR experience, ideally in F&amp;B / retail/hospitality</li><li>Thrive in high-energy environments</li><li>Speak fluent Hindi + basic English</li><li>Know how to get work done without asking twice</li><li>Want to grow into an HR Manager role as we expand</li></ul>Growth PathWe&rsquo;re not building just restaurants. We&rsquo;re building systems that scale. Prove yourself here, and this turns into an HR Manager + Training Head hybrid role across multiple locations.Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Ability to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Current notice period?</li><li>If selected, when can you join?</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>HR generalist : 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>25% (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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