Description
About the opportunity
We are bringing a leading international premium dessert and brunch brand to Bahrain, launching with a multi-store rollout. We are seeking an experienced operations leader to own the country operation end to end: opening the first restaurants, building the team, and growing the territory to brand standard.
What you'll own
- Full P&L and operational performance across multiple restaurants
- New restaurant openings — site readiness, equipment fit-out coordination, and launch timelines
- Building supplier, procurement and equipment-sourcing networks across Bahrain and the GCC
- Recruiting and developing restaurant teams, including labour planning and LMRA/visa logistics
- Upholding brand standards, guest experience, and operational audit performance
- Cold-chain, import and inventory logistics
- Executing local marketing and brand activations in partnership with the franchisor
What we're looking for
- 8+ years in F&B operations, including multi-unit leadership at area, operations, or GM level
- Proven new-restaurant opening experience, ideally in Bahrain or the GCC
- Strong, hands-on knowledge of the Bahrain market — malls and footfall, food licensing, and the local labour pool
- An established network for procurement, suppliers, and equipment sourcing
- Premium or experience-led café, bakery, or dessert background preferred
- P&L ownership, inventory and cost control, and EPOS/systems fluency
- Working understanding of marketing, branding, and brand-standard execution
- Degree in hospitality management or equivalent operational experience
Work Location: In person