Restaurant Manager – Italian Specialty Outlet

About the role

The Restaurant Manager will lead the Italo‑Provençale overwater specialty restaurant at Rosewood Red Sea, delivering a high‑profile, ultra‑luxury dining experience that blends coastal Italian and Provençale influences.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in line with Rosewood, Forbes and LQA standards.
• Maintain refined service sequence, table presence, pacing, ambiance and product presentation.
• Coordinate with Culinary and Beverage teams on menu storytelling, beverage service and table‑side moments.
• Manage reservations, seating flow, VIP guests, celebrations and high‑profile dining arrangements.
• Conduct detailed pre‑service briefings covering guest profiles, dietary needs and service priorities.
• Monitor associate performance to ensure confident, personalized service.
• Support revenue performance through premium product knowledge, wine confidence and thoughtful upselling.
• Ensure immaculate standards of setup, tableware, menus, lighting, music and overall presentation.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of Food & Beverage experience, including restaurant management in luxury fine‑dining or ultra‑luxury hotels.
• Strong background in Mediterranean, Italian, French Riviera or high‑end European dining concepts.
• Excellent knowledge of premium beverage presentation and refined service sequence.
• Proven ability to manage VIP guests and sensitive service recovery moments.
• Exceptional attention to detail, personal presentation and floor presence.
• Leadership experience coaching refined service teams.
• Commercial awareness of revenue, average check, labor control and cost discipline.
• Pre‑opening experience in a luxury destination resort is a plus.

Required skills

• Premium beverage service expertise.
• Wine knowledge and confidence.
• Revenue management fundamentals.