Restaurant General Manager - Couqley French Brasserie

Bienvenue à Couqley!

Amidst the clinking of glasses, friends’ laughter, and France’s glorious flavors, forge cherished memories at this delightful brasserie located in vibrant Downtown Dubai. Offering a premium-casual dining experience with cherished companions. With seating on the year-round al fresco terrace and interiors designed by artist Ana D’Castro, among the lively chatter of fellow connoisseurs, Couqley is the perfect venue for a romantic dinner or casual meal with friends.

This award winning Brasserie offers a personalized, friendly service and a selection of authentic culinary creations, to create an unforgettable culinary experience for our guests.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of our award-winning restaurant, ensuring exceptional service standards and operational excellence at all times.; Place both guest and Heartist experience at the centre of every decision by leading through example, fostering an engaging, supportive and empowering work environment.; Partner closely with the Assistant Restaurant General Manager and Bar Manager to develop and implement initiatives, promotions and incentives that enhance guest satisfaction, drive team engagement and maximize revenue.; Maintain a strong understanding of the restaurant's reservation, booking and guest profiling systems to optimize guest experiences and commercial performance.; Build strong collaboration between the Front of House and Back of House teams, ensuring seamless communication and efficient service delivery.; Proactively gather guest feedback, identify opportunities for improvement and implement action plans to continuously elevate the dining experience.; Drive service excellence by planning and delivering regular training sessions, coaching, performance feedback and daily briefings, ensuring all restaurant and bar team members consistently uphold brand standards.; Inspire, motivate and develop the team to achieve business objectives while creating a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

Requirements

A track record of leading large teams in restaurants, kitchens and bars, you’re a natural at inspiring trust and bringing others along on a journey.; 2+ years’ experience in a similar restaurant management role in a busy, bustling environment.; Exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, juggling many things at once.; Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues.; You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.; You’re a great communicator – both verbally and written – and a great listener. Fluent in English and French is strongly preferred.