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