Restaurant Manager - Italian Speciality

About the role

Hawar Resort by Mantis is looking for a Restaurant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of its restaurants across the resort, with a particular focus on the signature Italian speciality restaurant. The role delivers dining experiences that match the resort's luxury positioning, combining outstanding service, authentic culinary experiences and warm, personalized hospitality.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, keeping service, presentation, cleanliness and guest satisfaction at a high standard, and support other F&B venues when needed.
• Deliver personalized guest experiences, handle feedback and complaints professionally and build guest loyalty.
• Lead the operation and development of the Italian speciality restaurant, working with the director of culinary and the culinary team on food quality, menu presentation, wine pairing and service standards.
• Lead, train and motivate the restaurant team, set performance expectations and coach staff.
• Take responsibility for financial performance: revenue, average spending, upselling, labour productivity and operating costs, monitoring budgets and targets.
• Oversee stock control, inventory, purchasing and wastage reduction, especially for speciality ingredients, premium products and wines.
• Maintain knowledge of menus, allergens, beverages and the wine list, and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, licensing and health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate private dining, themed dinners and special events, and use POS systems, reservation platforms and Microsoft Office to report on sales and performance.
• Work with culinary, stewarding, purchasing, finance, front office and other departments, and be available evenings, weekends, public holidays and late nights.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years in food and beverage operations, including at least 3 years as a Restaurant Manager or equivalent in a luxury hotel, resort or high-end restaurant.
• Proven experience managing upscale or luxury dining; experience in speciality restaurants strongly preferred, and Italian restaurant experience highly desirable.
• Ability to manage restaurant budgets, control labour and operating costs and improve average spending.
• Strong leadership, communication and food and beverage expertise, including menu engineering, wine service and guest relations.
• Experience in Bahrain or the wider Middle East preferred; familiarity with Middle Eastern dining customs is an advantage.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Proficiency in restaurant POS systems, reservation platforms, inventory management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of menu engineering, food and beverage pairing and wine service.

What we offer

• Rewards and benefits, including professional growth academies and corporate social responsibility activities.
• A career path with colleagues described as extraordinary.