Director of Operations – Premium Hospitality Group, Dubai Base

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on and commercially driven Director of Operations to lead and support a portfolio of premium dining concepts across the UAE to start, with further global expansion plans.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a hospitality professional with a strong track record of managing multi-unit restaurant operations, driving business performance, and building high-performing .

Working closely with executive leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, enhancing guest experiences, growing profitability, and supporting the continued expansion of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of premium dining venues
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance across all locations
• Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional guest experiences and service standards
• Develop, mentor, and inspire restaurant leadership teams
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, financial results, and operational efficiencies
• Partner with culinary, marketing, HR, and finance teams to achieve business objectives
• Lead new openings, business improvement initiatives, and operational projects
• Maintain brand standards while fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and innovation

What We're Looking For

• Extensive senior operational leadership experience within premium dining, elevated casual dining or lifestyle hospitality
• Strong UAE market experience with a thorough understanding of local hospitality trends, regulations, and consumer expectations
• Proven success managing multiple venues and large operational teams
• Strong commercial acumen with experience driving sales growth and profitability
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within expanding or multi-brand restaurant groups is highly desirable
• A hands-on, visible leader who is passionate about hospitality and people development

Salary package Offered:

Negotiable for the right person

Get in touch: michelle@corecruitment.com