Restaurant General Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi with 11 recent postings.
A Restaurant General Manager in the GCC region requires leadership, Excel, communication, ERP, Reading Comprehension. Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 9,500 AED | 16,500 AED | 25,500 AED | 35,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,000 SAR | 16,000 SAR | 24,500 SAR | 34,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 10,000 QAR | 17,500 QAR | 26,500 QAR | 37,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 800 KWD | 1,350 KWD | 2,100 KWD | 2,900 KWD |
| Oman | 850 OMR | 1,500 OMR | 2,350 OMR | 3,200 OMR |
| Bahrain | 850 BHD | 1,450 BHD | 2,200 BHD | 3,050 BHD |
How Restaurant General Manager pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- Red Sea Global Hospitality
- The Talents Nation
- Domo Ventures W.L.L.
- Hilton
- Hyatt
- Grand Hyatt Kuwait City
Active markets
- kuwait
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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Manage daily restaurant operations with operational excellence.
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Lead hiring, training, and performance management of all staff.
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Maintain high standards of food quality, service, and hygiene.
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Monitor financial performance: budgets, cost control, P&L.
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Has to be South Indian
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Experience should be coming from South Indian Restaurant
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Proven experience managing full restaurant P&L with strong control over food cost, labor cost, and overall profitability.
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Strong leadership experience handling large teams (including kitchen and service staff) in a high
What is the average Restaurant General Manager salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Restaurant General Manager in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Restaurant General Manager salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Restaurant General Manager salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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