Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Company
Hilton
Location
Kuwait City
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Hilton Careers

Job Description
A Restaurant Manager is responsible for managing restaurant operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while training staff and working within budgeted guidelines.

What will I be doing?

As a Restaurant Manager, you are responsible for managing restaurant operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Restaurant Manager will also be required to manage, train, and develop team members and work within all budgeted guidelines. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Manage Restaurant operations
• Maintain exceptional levels of customer service
• Recruit, manage, train and develop the Restaurant team
• Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Work within budgeted guidelines in relation to Food and Payroll
• Drive sales to maximize budgeted revenue
• Develop menus with other members of Food and Beverage team
• Accountable for monthly stock takes
• Incentivise team members to maximize sales and revenue
• Set departmental targets and objectives, work schedules, budgets, and policies and procedures
• Evaluate guest satisfaction levels with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ensure communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
• Be environmentally aware
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
What are we looking for?

A Restaurant Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
• Management and/or supervisory Food and Beverage experience
• Able to meet financial targets
• Ability to comply with all Food and Beverage brand standards
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent grooming standards
• Willingness to develop team members and self
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
• Degree in relevant area
• Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Kuwait

Q What is the minimum salary for waiters in Kuwait restaurants in 2026?
As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum salary for non-Kuwaiti waiters in Kuwait's private sector restaurants is 275 KWD per month as of January 2026. Overtime pay is 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 48 per week. This applies to Article 18 and 17 visa holders.
Q What work visa requirements apply for foreign restaurant cooks in Kuwait?
Foreign non-GCC cooks need an employer-sponsored work permit from PAM with a minimum salary of 325 KWD monthly, valid for 2 years renewable. The employer submits the application online via the Qiwa portal, requiring medical fitness and police clearance. Processing takes 10-15 working days as of 2026.
Q What education or experience is required for kitchen helper jobs in Kuwait restaurants?
No formal education is required for kitchen helpers, but PAM mandates at least 6 months of relevant experience for work permit approval. Applicants must pass a food hygiene test administered by the employer. Kuwaiti nationals need no experience under localization quotas.
Q What documents are needed to apply for a restaurant server job in Kuwait?
Employers require a valid passport, attested academic certificates if applicable, medical report from approved clinics, and 3 passport photos for PAM work permit submission. The process starts with a job offer letter specifying 280 KWD minimum salary. Approval grants a 1-year visa stampable at MOI.
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