Restaurant Manager – LPQ

Le Pain Quotidien is an organic, rustic dining experience, known for its freshly prepared organic bread, bringing you the best each and every day. It is the adaptation to the taste of today, a way of life: which is simple, attentive to quality and service in a relaxed and hospitable atmosphere. Le Pain Quotidien also offers 'Merchandise To Go'. Many of the products served in the shop can be bought from jams, honeys, syrups and chocolates to spread as well as home-made olive oil, dried tomatoes and olive pastes.

The Role:

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant ensuring that sales, profitability and customer service targets are met and that the most suitable products and services are available to the customer. You will also improve the company's performance and ensure business growth by exploiting opportunities to maximise sales and profitability and by increasing customer satisfaction.

You will have/be:

* A university Degree in an appropriate field, or equivalent experience
* At least 5 years' retail experience as general manager of a fast-paced restaurant
* Financial skills with P&L and inventory management experience
* Computer literate
* Excellent English skills (both written and spoken).

About The Company

M.H. Alshaya is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world’s most recognised retail brands including Mothercare, H&M, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, Harvey Nichols, Boots, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory, Vision Express, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Pottery Barn and Office Depot. The company operates more than 2,400 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Food, Health & Beauty, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Office Supplies.

Alshaya’s stores can currently be found in 19 markets across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and it employs more than 32,000 people from over 110 nationalities.

The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.

M.H. Alshaya is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments.