Restaurant General Manager – Italian Fine Dining

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Italian National General Manager to lead our premier Italian fine‑dining restaurant in Doha. You will be the face of the brand, ensuring an authentic, high‑end guest experience while driving financial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a visible presence on the dining floor during peak hours, building relationships with VIP and regular guests.
• Enforce fine‑dining service standards, including table‑side service, wine presentation and pacing.
• Collaborate with the Sommelier to manage an extensive Italian wine program and with the Executive Chef to align menu changes with inventory and pricing.
• Oversee P&L, control prime costs, manage procurement of specialty Italian imports, and design efficient labor schedules.
• Recruit, train and mentor front‑of‑house staff, fostering a collaborative culture between kitchen and service teams.

Required profile

• Italian nationality is mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience in a fine‑dining or upscale polished‑casual environment.
• Strong knowledge of Italian wine regions; sommelier certification (CMS or WSET) preferred.
• Proven track record of P&L management, budgeting and achieving food/labor cost targets.

Required skills

• Wine knowledge and Italian wine pairing expertise.
• Financial management and P&L oversight.
• Inventory control and procurement of specialty ingredients.