Restaurant Manager #443
Kuwait City, KuwaitCompany
theWORK
Location
Kuwait City (+1 other)
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Talent.com
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Job Description
We are currently hiring on behalf of a premium restaurant group in Kuwait. This is a top-tier opportunity for experienced Restaurant Managers to lead operations in a high-end fast-paced and guest-focused environment.
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 2 years ( the project duration is initially 6 months with reallocation to other brands afterward. These could include premium upscale ongoing or fast-casual concepts)
Candidate Requirements:
• Solid experience in a restaurant manager role within premium standalone restaurants (not hotels)
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong background in service excellence guest relations and daily operations
• Must have previous GCC experience
• Valid passport (minimum 2 years remaining)
• Fluent in English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to relocate and start immediately
Preferred Cuisine Background:
• Italian
• American
• Pan-Asian (Cantonese Thai Vietnamese etc.)
Salary Package: KWD 900 / month (approx. 2930 USD)
• Basic Salary: KWD 600
• Housing & Transportation: Either company-provided shared accommodation and shuttle service (optional) or a combined housing and transport allowance of KWD 225 KWD 75 depending on the employee s preference.
Additional Benefits:
• Work visa
• Medical insurance
• Return air ticket upon contract completion
• Career development and internal mobility across premium and fast-casual concepts
• Promotions and salary increases available after 2 years based on performance
Visa Stamping Information:
The candidate will be responsible for the cost of visa stamping in their home country.
This cost will not be reimbursed by the company.
Ready to lead a premium restaurant in Kuwait
Apply today by sending your CV shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Key Skills
Restaurant Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Hospitality Experience,Cost Management,Assistant Manager Experience,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Computer Literacy,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Restaurant Management,Retail Management
Employment Type : Full-time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 2 years ( the project duration is initially 6 months with reallocation to other brands afterward. These could include premium upscale ongoing or fast-casual concepts)
Candidate Requirements:
• Solid experience in a restaurant manager role within premium standalone restaurants (not hotels)
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong background in service excellence guest relations and daily operations
• Must have previous GCC experience
• Valid passport (minimum 2 years remaining)
• Fluent in English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to relocate and start immediately
Preferred Cuisine Background:
• Italian
• American
• Pan-Asian (Cantonese Thai Vietnamese etc.)
Salary Package: KWD 900 / month (approx. 2930 USD)
• Basic Salary: KWD 600
• Housing & Transportation: Either company-provided shared accommodation and shuttle service (optional) or a combined housing and transport allowance of KWD 225 KWD 75 depending on the employee s preference.
Additional Benefits:
• Work visa
• Medical insurance
• Return air ticket upon contract completion
• Career development and internal mobility across premium and fast-casual concepts
• Promotions and salary increases available after 2 years based on performance
Visa Stamping Information:
The candidate will be responsible for the cost of visa stamping in their home country.
This cost will not be reimbursed by the company.
Ready to lead a premium restaurant in Kuwait
Apply today by sending your CV shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Key Skills
Restaurant Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Hospitality Experience,Cost Management,Assistant Manager Experience,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Computer Literacy,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Restaurant Management,Retail Management
Employment Type : Full-time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Kuwait
What is the minimum monthly salary for waiters in Kuwait restaurants in 2026?
As per the Public Authority for Manpower, the minimum recruitable salary for waiters from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka is 120 KWD per month as of January 2026. This salary is required for work permit approval in the hospitality sector. Overtime pay is 1.25 times the basic hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day.
What are the work visa requirements for foreigners applying for restaurant cook jobs in Kuwait?
Foreigners need a job offer from a Kuwaiti sponsor to apply for a work permit via the Public Authority for Manpower, followed by a residency visa from the Ministry of Interior. The process takes 5-10 working days and requires a minimum salary of 150 KWD for cooks. Sponsors pay 15 KWD for the work permit and 10 KWD for the visa stamp as of 2026.
Do I need prior experience or education for entry-level restaurant helper jobs in Kuwait?
No formal education is required for restaurant helpers, but at least 1 year of experience is mandated by the Public Authority for Manpower for work permit issuance in occupation code 5120 as of 2026. Employers verify skills during recruitment. Kuwaiti nationals face no such requirements under Kuwaitisation quotas.
What documents are required to apply for a restaurant job work permit in Kuwait?
Applicants need a valid passport copy, 4 passport photos, attested academic certificates if applicable, medical fitness report, and employment contract specifying at least 120 KWD salary. The sponsor submits these to the Public Authority for Manpower online portal. Approval is granted within 3 working days for complete applications in 2026.
