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 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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