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Ops Manager | Dubai Premium Cafe Join a premium Dubai café as an OPS MANAGER and drive team performance, guest experience, and P&L results in a fast-paced environment. Location: Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Salary: AD 15000 – 18000 all inclusive We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded OPS MANAGER to lead the day-to-day operations of a thriving premium café concept located in Al Barsha, Dubai. This opportunity is ideal for a hospitality professional who combines strong leadership skills with a passion for modern café culture, guest experience, and business performance. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of a single outlet operation, overseeing service excellence, team development, financial performance, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating an exceptional guest experience while ensuring the business consistently achieves its commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience within contemporary café, lifestyle dining, specialty coffee, or premium casual dining environments. We are particularly interested in professionals who understand current hospitality trends and can contribute to a dynamic, customer-focused culture. About the Ops Manager Role As Operations Manager, you will oversee the complete operation of one established café location in Dubai. You will be accountable for sales performance, profitability, cost control, team management, and guest satisfaction. You will work closely with ownership to identify opportunities for growth, improve operational efficiencies, and maintain the brand standards that set the business apart within the competitive Dubai hospitality market. The position requires a confident leader who can balance strategic thinking with practical execution. You should be comfortable making decisions, solving problems, and adapting quickly to changing business needs. Ops Manager Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee all daily café operations. Ensure exceptional service standards are maintained at all times. Lead; motivate, and develop a high-performing hospitality team. Take full ownership of profit and loss performance. Monitor sales, labour costs, food costs, and operating expenses. Analyse financial results and implement action plans to improve performance. Manage staff scheduling and workforce productivity. Conduct team training and ongoing performance development. Maintain inventory controls and oversee purchasing requirements. Ensure food safety, hygiene, and operational compliance standards are met. Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively. Develop and implement operational improvements where required. Maintain strong communication across all operational departments. Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention initiatives. Drive a culture of accountability, professionalism, and guest-focused service. Candidate Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should possess the following: Previous experience as an Operations Manager, General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Café Manager, or similar hospitality leadership role. Strong experience within premium café, specialty coffee, lifestyle hospitality, or casual dining operations. Demonstrated responsibility for P&L management and financial performance. Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, labour management, and cost control. Proven ability to lead and develop hospitality teams. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Outstanding organisational and multitasking skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. A genuine passion for guest experience and hospitality excellence. Driving license preferred. International applicants are encouraged to apply. What We Offer Competitive salary package of AED 15,000 to AED 18,000 per month inclusive. Opportunity to lead a successful and growing café operation. Career growth within an ambitious hospitality business. Dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment. Accommodation provided for the first month for successful overseas candidates. Relocation support for international applicants. Opportunity to work in one of Dubai's most vibrant hospitality markets. How to Apply To apply for Ops Manager | Dubai Premium Cafe ; please send your updated CV with a recent photo. All references will be verified, and background checks may be conducted. Only candidates who meet the requirements and submit complete applications will be contacted. About Recruit for Africa Recruit for Africa is a South Africa–based recruitment agency specialising in hospitality, retail, chefs, and lodge placements across Africa and international markets. Our expert recruiters guide candidates from application through onboarding, ensuring a smooth and professional hiring experience. Visit our website for more hospitality career opportunities. Disclaimer Personal information received from applicants will be processed only for recruitment purposes, as outlined in our privacy policy on the Recruit for Africa website. By applying for this job, you accept that we can process your personal information as specified and you agree to our privacy policy. Recruit for Africa (Pty) Ltd has safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of this personal information. Recruit for Africa will only send emails from the @Apply Below domain and will never request recruitment, visa, or travel fees. Join us on LinkedIn or Facebook
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