Assistant Manager - Restaurant - Riverland - Dubai Holding Entertainment

Dubai Holding; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Dubai Holding Entertainment is seeking an Assistant Manager - Restaurant to oversee daily operations, support the Restaurant Manager, and ensure top service standards.

The role requires 4–6 years of F&B experience, leadership capabilities, and strong English communication. You will drive team development, manage budgets, and uphold hygiene and safety to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Management qualification from a recognised hospitality organisation or business school is desirable.
• 4–6 years of experience in reputable standalone restaurants or established organisations.
• Ability to train, coach and mentor teams, plan staffing and coordinate daily operations.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with very good spoken and written English.
• Ability to monitor budgets, control inventory and waste, and support promotional activities to drive revenue.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations: Assist the Restaurant Manager in managing food and beverage outlets, coordinating service and kitchen teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain service quality: Ensure food presentation, beverage quality and guest service consistently meet company standards and customer expectations.
• Lead and develop the team: Allocate duties, conduct briefings and provide coaching and training to ensure adequate staffing and effective service delivery.
• Monitor financial performance: Review revenue, expenditure and inventory variances, control stock levels and minimise waste to support budget targets.
• Ensure compliance: Maintain food hygiene, health and safety standards, updated operating procedures and accurate records, while supporting operational audits.

Skills

Leadership

Team Training

Guest Service

Communication

Budget Awareness

Education

Hospitality/Hotel Management degree (desirable)

Job description

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.

Ain Dubai the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.

Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.

As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising of three separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park.

Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.

Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit – reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.

Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.

About the Job:

Here's your chance to step into the role of Assistant Manager - Restaurant at Dubai Holding Entertainment. In this position, you'll take on key responsibilities that include:

• Oversee daily operations: Assist the Restaurant Manager in managing food and beverage outlets, coordinating service and kitchen teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain service quality: Ensure food presentation, beverage quality and guest service consistently meet company standards and customer expectations.
• Lead and develop the team: Allocate duties, conduct briefings and provide coaching and training to ensure adequate staffing and effective service delivery.
• Monitor financial performance: Review revenue, expenditure and inventory variances, control stock levels and minimise waste to support budget targets.
• Ensure compliance: Maintain food hygiene, health and safety standards, updated operating procedures and accurate records, while supporting operational audits.

About you:

• Relevant qualification: Management qualification from a recognised hospitality organisation or business school; Degree in Hospitality or Hotel Management is desirable.
• F&B experience: 4–6 years of experience in reputable standalone restaurants or established organisations.
• Leadership and organisation: Ability to train, coach and mentor teams, plan staffing and coordinate daily operations.
• Communication and guest service: Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with very good spoken and written English.
• Commercial awareness: Ability to monitor budgets, control inventory and waste, and support promotional activities to drive revenue.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team and enjoy a comprehensive benefit package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.