Restaurant Manager #443

Restaurant Manager #443


Company
theWORK
Location
Kuwait City (+1 other)
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Talent.com

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

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Q What is the minimum monthly salary for security guards in Kuwait as of 2026?
The Public Authority for Manpower sets the minimum wage for security guards at 250 KWD per month for non-Kuwaiti workers effective January 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. Kuwaiti nationals in the same role receive a minimum of 400 KWD per month under the national labor support program.
Q What work permit and visa documents are required for non-Kuwaiti security guards in 2026?
Non-Kuwaiti security guards must obtain a work permit from the Public Authority for Manpower and a residency visa sponsored by the employer, with the application requiring a valid passport, medical fitness certificate, and police clearance issued no earlier than 2025. The permit fee is 10 KWD and must be renewed annually before the contract expiry date.
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Security guards require a minimum of secondary school certificate plus 2 years of prior security experience verified by the employer, along with completion of a 40-hour training course approved by the Ministry of Interior. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and pass a physical fitness test conducted at approved centers.
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Submit the application online through the Public Authority for Manpower portal with a completed form, attested educational certificates, experience letters, passport copy, and 4 recent photos, followed by employer sponsorship approval within 30 days. The full process takes 45-60 days including medical and security screening.
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