Fundamental Hospitality is looking to hire an experienced General Manager to join La Maison Ani in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

About the Role

The General Manager will take overall responsibility for the successful operation and performance of La Maison Ani Riyadh, leading the team, driving commercial results, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

We are looking for an experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in premium dining, proven leadership capabilities, and a hands-on approach to restaurant operations.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior management professional within a high-end restaurant environment

• Strong background in high-volume, premium dining, with experience managing large teams

• Previous experience within an upscale French bistro or French dining concept is preferred

• Strong knowledge of French cuisine, service style, and premium dining standards is an advantage

• Proven experience managing P&L, budgets, forecasting, labour costs, and cost control

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive revenue and overall business performance

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop large, diverse, and multicultural teams

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

• Strong guest-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional service

• Currently based in Riyadh or willing to relocate to Riyadh

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and overall performance of La Maison Ani Riyadh

• Lead all operational departments, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and adherence to service and brand standards

• Drive revenue, profitability, guest satisfaction, and overall business performance

• Lead, motivate, and develop the team, creating a strong culture of performance and accountability

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and team development in partnership with HR

• Maintain a strong presence on the floor, particularly during peak service periods

• Build and maintain strong relationships with VIP guests and key clientele

• Oversee budgets, P&L performance, labour costs, food and beverage costs, and overall cost control

• Analyze financial and operational performance and implement action plans where required

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, health, safety, and hygiene requirements

• Work closely with senior management on commercial strategies, events, marketing initiatives, and business development

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, revenue, guest experience, and team performance

• Ensure the venue consistently operates to the highest standards across service, product, presentation, and guest experience