38 Restaurant General Manager jobs in Kuwait

• Develop and implement robust marketing strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership, aligning marketing efforts with overall company goals.
  
  

• Lead and inspire a cross-functional team, including product managers, trade marketing professionals, advertising specialists, and market researchers.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the marketing team.
  
  

• Leverage a minimum of 20 years of diverse marketing experience, with a preference for experience in the GCC region.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of local market dynamics, consumer behavior, and industry trends.
  
  

• Drive brand-building initiatives and successfully launch new products to enhance market presence.
• Utilize innovative marketing approaches, including new-age media, to stay ahead of industry trends.
  
  

• Effectively communicate objectives, KPIs, and expectations to the marketing team.
• Complying with health and safety, lean and sustainability practices of KDD together with the regulations of the State of Kuwait when carrying out duties & Responsibilities.
• Fluently bilingual in English and Arabic, with the ability to articulate a clear vision and roadmap to top management.
  
  

• Bachelor of Marketing and master's degree in marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive marketing experience, with a focus on brand management and strategic marketing.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must.
  
  

• Proven track record of building and managing successful brands, preferably in the GCC region.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Experience using data-driven insights to inform marketing strategies.
• Experience in FMCG Industry.

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As the General Manager of Marketing, you will play a key role in shaping and executing the marketing strategy across all markets where our company's products/brands are present. You will lead a dynamic team, ensuring alignment with business goals, fostering innovation, and driving brand success. The position demands a strategic thinker with extensive regional marketing experience, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Arabic.

• Develop and implement robust marketing strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership, aligning marketing efforts with overall company goals.
• Lead and inspire a cross-functional team, including product managers, trade marketing professionals, advertising specialists, and market researchers.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the marketing team.
• Leverage a minimum of 20 years of diverse marketing experience, with a preference for experience in the GCC region.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of local market dynamics, consumer behavior, and industry trends.
• Drive brand-building initiatives and successfully launch new products to enhance market presence.
• Utilize innovative marketing approaches, including new-age media, to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Effectively communicate objectives, KPIs, and expectations to the marketing team.
• Comply with health and safety, lean and sustainability practices of KDD together with the regulations of the State of Kuwait when carrying out duties & responsibilities.
• Fluently bilingual in English and Arabic, with the ability to articulate a clear vision and roadmap to top management.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing and a master's degree in marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive marketing experience, focusing on brand management and strategic marketing.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must.

• Proven track record of building and managing successful brands, preferably in the GCC region.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Experience using data-driven insights to inform marketing strategies.
• Experience in FMCG Industry.

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• Full-time

• Marketing and Sales

• Dairy Product Manufacturing

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant GENERAL MANAGER to lead the launch and operations of an exciting new London-originated brasserie opening soon in Kuwait City. This is a unique opportunity to bring the charm and excellence of a renowned British dining concept to the Gulf region.

As General Manager, you will be the face and driving force of the restaurant in Kuwait. From pre-opening preparations to daily operations, you will oversee every detail to ensure the highest standards of hospitality, quality, and team culture.

• Lead all aspects of pre-opening: recruitment, training, supplier sourcing, licensing, and setup.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience through hands-on leadership and operational excellence.
• Build and manage a high-performing team with strong service culture.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Drive financial performance, monitor KPIs, and control costs effectively.
• Collaborate with head office on brand integrity, promotions, and reporting.

• Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager in a premium or upscale casual dining environment (European brasserie or similar preferred).
• Experience in managing restaurants in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of both front and back-of-house operations.
• Pre-opening experience highly advantageous.
• Passion for hospitality, leadership, and guest satisfaction.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and people management skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a bonus.

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Accommodation and transport (or allowances)
• Health insurance
• Visa and flights
• A front-row seat to one of Kuwait’s most exciting new restaurant launches

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