About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever pictured yourself as the heartbeat behind a new culinary hotspot? Our vibrant restaurant and café is making its debut on Dubai’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Road, and we’re building an exceptional admin team to help bring our vision to life. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want your next role to be a little more inspiring, this could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
About the Company
Here, it’s not just about food — it’s about creating memorable experiences, both for our guests and our team. We’re a passionate, close-knit crew with big plans and a genuine love for what we do. Our founders have handpicked every detail, from the locally roasted coffee to the welcoming, art-filled interiors. We believe that collaboration makes the magic — so expect lots of energy (and strong espresso), plenty of laughter, and the satisfaction of shaping something truly special from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing
Depending on your role (Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, or HR Officer), your days will be interesting and anything but monotonous:
- Overseeing daily operations for a bustling restaurant and café, ensuring every detail runs smoothly
- Supporting staff recruitment, onboarding, and training (yes, those barista skills matter!)
- Managing staff schedules, attendance, and ensuring excellent team communication
- Handling administrative paperwork, supplier coordination, and inventory tracking
- Driving high standards in hygiene, compliance, and customer service
- Supporting events and special promotions — sometimes getting hands-on with the team
- Bringing creative ideas to the table, whether it’s a new process or a better way to celebrate staff birthdays
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves
- UAE resident status (with valid documents)
- Prior experience in an administrative role within hospitality, retail, or a similar sector
- Organizational skills and a knack for keeping things (and people) on track
- Friendly, adaptable attitude with excellent communication skills — English is essential
- Readiness to work a 10-hour shift, with energy left for a smile at the end
Nice-to-Haves
- Familiarity with restaurant management systems
- Arabic language skills
- Previous involvement in restaurant openings or fast-paced team environments
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary: AED 4,000–8,000 depending on experience and role
- Accommodation, housing, and transportation covered — your comfort matters to us
- Warm, team-focused environment with genuinely approachable management
- Huge potential for career growth as part of a flagship opening
- Staff meals on shift (your input on menu tastings is welcome!)
- Flexible, energetic culture with plenty of room for your ideas
There’s something special about helping launch a new local favorite — and if you’re excited to play such a key role, you’ll fit right in. Please note: This position is recruited via an agency that charges a standard application fee.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you describe a time when you helped coordinate the opening or daily operations of a new restaurant or café? What specific challenges did you face, and how did you address them?
- How would you approach creating and maintaining staff schedules in a busy hospitality environment to ensure both smooth workflow and employee satisfaction?
- Tell us about your experience handling administrative paperwork and supplier coordination in a fast-paced setting. What systems or processes have worked well for you?
- Have you ever supported staff recruitment, onboarding, or training in a hospitality or retail role? What techniques have you found most effective in setting new team members up for success?
- In your past roles, how did you contribute to maintaining hygiene standards and compliance with local regulations?
- If faced with a sudden shortage of key supplies during a busy service, how would you handle the situation to minimize impact on both staff and guests?
- Walk us through a time when you introduced a new idea or process that improved team efficiency or customer experience. What was the outcome?
- Working long shifts can be demanding. How do you keep your energy — and positivity — up during especially hectic days?
- With so much collaboration required, how do you ensure clear and timely communication with team members from different backgrounds and roles?
- Describe a situation when you had to mediate a conflict between colleagues. What steps did you take, and what was the result?
- What does a welcoming and inclusive café atmosphere mean to you, and how would you contribute to it as part of the admin team?
- This role values creativity, even in administrative tasks. Can you think of a time you brought a creative solution to a routine or repetitive problem?
- If you were asked to help plan a special staff event or promotion, what steps would you take to ensure its success and make it memorable for everyone?
- Our founders are passionate about great coffee and warm hospitality. How do you see yourself embodying and promoting that spirit in your daily work?