The Business Development & Assistant Restaurant Manager is responsible for driving revenue through new client acquisition, catering/event sales, and strategic partnerships while also supporting daily restaurant operations. The role combines sales growth, client relationship management, and marketing coordination with operational supervision, staff management, customer service, and quality control. Success is measured through revenue growth, new partnerships, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and team performance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related field (preferred). Minimum 2–4 years of experience in Business Development or Sales within the F&B, catering, QSR, or restaurant industry. Prior experience in restaurant operations or supervisory roles is an added advantage. Strong understanding of F&B service standards, costing, menu knowledge, and customer handling. Proven ability to generate leads, close deals, and manage client relationships. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to manage teams, shifts, and daily operations effectively. Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and digital communication platforms. Strong analytical skills for sales reporting, forecasting, and market analysis. Ability to multitask between sales, operations, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. UAE driving license (preferred but not mandatory, depending on business needs).

Desired Candidate Profile

We are looking for a commercially driven and operationally strong professional with experience in business development, catering sales, client acquisition, and restaurant operations within the F&B industry.

The ideal candidate should have 2–4 years of relevant experience in restaurants, catering, QSR, hospitality, or food service businesses, with a proven ability to generate leads, develop strategic partnerships, close sales opportunities, and maintain long-term client relationships.

The candidate should possess a good understanding of restaurant operations, food and service standards, menu presentation, costing, customer handling, and quality control. Previous experience supervising restaurant teams, managing shifts, handling customer concerns, and supporting daily operational activities will be highly advantageous.

The successful candidate should be confident, proactive, target-oriented, and capable of balancing business development responsibilities with restaurant management duties. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills are essential.

Candidates should also be comfortable preparing sales reports, tracking leads, forecasting revenue, coordinating with marketing and operations teams, and using MS Office, CRM systems, and digital communication platforms.

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Marketing, or a related discipline is preferred. Knowledge of the UAE F&B and catering market, an existing corporate client network, and a valid UAE driving licence will be considered added advantages.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong sales and business-development mindset

• Experience in corporate catering, events, partnerships, or institutional sales

• Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities

• Strong leadership and team-management skills

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant environment

• Good knowledge of F&B operations, costing, service standards, and menu offerings

• Strong reporting, analytical, and organisational skills

• Flexibility to support restaurant operations, events, and client meetings

• Professional appearance and confident interpersonal skills

• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hindi, Gujarati, or Arabic is an advantage

Candidates who can contribute directly to revenue growth while maintaining high operational and customer-service standards will be preferred.