About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Are you the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? If so, you might just be the Warehouse Manager we’re looking for. Our group of traditional restaurants in Abu Dhabi’s vibrant Mohammed Bin Zayed City is seeking a dedicated professional who can bring order, efficiency, and heart to our food and beverage warehouse operations. This isn’t just another job — it’s a chance to be the backbone of a team that serves up authentic hospitality every single day.
About the Company
Step into a workplace where heritage meets hospitality. Our restaurants are known for their warm, welcoming atmosphere and a genuine commitment to traditional cuisine. We’re not a faceless chain — we’re a close-knit group that believes in respect, teamwork, and a shared love for good food. Fridays might mean a little extra laughter as we prep for the weekend rush, and we take pride in looking out for each other, both in the kitchen and beyond. Growth is on the menu here: many of our leaders started from humble beginnings, and we believe in lifting each other up as the business flourishes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Overseeing the daily operations of our food and beverage warehouse, making sure everything runs like clockwork
- Managing inventory levels — from tracking fresh produce deliveries to ensuring nothing goes to waste
- Coordinating with restaurant managers and kitchen teams to meet their supply needs, sometimes on a tight timeline
- Implementing and maintaining best practices for food safety and storage (you know, the stuff that keeps everyone healthy and happy)
- Training and supervising warehouse staff with a hands-on, supportive approach
- Keeping meticulous records and reports, so we always know what’s on our shelves and what’s on the way
- Communicating in both English and Urdu to bridge gaps between our diverse team members
- Liaising with suppliers and handling documentation, especially if you have secondment experience
What You’ll Bring
- Experience working in a food and beverage warehouse (bonus points if you’ve handled perishable goods before)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Urdu
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems and standard operating procedures
- A knack for staying organized even when things get busy
- Ability to lead by example and motivate your team
- Preference given to candidates with a secondment background
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Company-provided housing — no stressful apartment hunts
- Daily meals — enjoy traditional cuisine, on us
- Transportation to and from work — your commute, sorted
- Competitive salary (AED 2000–3000, depending on experience)
- Supportive team spirit — you’ll never feel like just a number
- Opportunities for growth and development as our restaurant group expands
Here, it’s not just about moving boxes — it’s about moving forward together. If you’re ready for a role where your work truly matters, we can’t wait to meet you.
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 walk us through your experience managing inventory in a food and beverage warehouse, especially with perishable goods?
- How do you ensure food safety and proper storage practices are consistently followed in a busy warehouse environment?
- Tell us about a time when you had to coordinate a last-minute supply request for a restaurant or kitchen team. How did you handle it?
- What warehouse management systems or software have you used before, and how have they helped streamline your operations?
- Describe your approach to training and supervising warehouse staff, especially when working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- How do you maintain accurate records and reporting in a fast-paced setting with frequent deliveries and shipments?
- Can you give an example of how you bridged communication gaps between team members who spoke different languages?
- Have you ever handled supplier relationships or documentation for secondment cases? What challenges did you encounter, and how did you solve them?
- When things get hectic and priorities shift, how do you stay organized and ensure nothing slips through the cracks?
- What motivates you to lead by example, and how have you encouraged your team during particularly busy periods?
- How would you foster a sense of teamwork and respect among warehouse staff and other departments, reflecting our company’s values?
- In your view, what makes a warehouse run “like clockwork,” and how would you bring that mindset to our team?
- Why are you interested in joining a company that emphasizes tradition, hospitality, and employee growth?
- How do you handle stressful situations while keeping morale high among your team?