Company Description
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.
Job Description

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead our award-winning French Brasserie & Bar – Couqley Downtown, and elevate the guest experience to new heights.

• Oversee daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring seamless service and exceptional guest satisfaction
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and culinary team to maintain quality and consistency
• Drive revenue through strategic planning, guest profiling, and targeted initiatives
• Monitor financial performance, control costs, and optimize profitability
• Handle guest feedback with professionalism and implement continuous improvements
• Uphold brand standards and foster a culture of excellence and hospitality
• Training and mentoring the Front of House team to deliver consistently excellent guest experiences
• Leading daily pre-service briefings and ongoing coaching to ensure standards in service, guest happiness, and menu familiarity
• Supporting the development of a strong hospitality culture aligned with the brand’s values and mission

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Restaurant General Manager role (minimum 2 years) for a Standalone Restaurant in Dubai ideally within premium-casual or upscale dining with busy operations.
• Proven experience managing high-volume, fast-paced restaurant operations, guest centric environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail in busy operations, juggling many things at once.
• Strong people management and leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire and retain high-performing teams
• Solid wine knowledge, service techniques, and upselling best practices
• Experience in training and developing service teams to high-performance hospitality standards
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle guest feedback and operational challenges gracefully
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control
• Passion for French cuisine and premium dining experiences
• Fluent in English; French & Arabic language skills are a plus

Additional Information

Please refer the Job description for details