Assistant Restaurant General Manager - Couqley French Brasserie

PULLMAN; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking an Assistant Restaurant General Manager for Couqley French Brasserie in Downtown Dubai. You will assist in overseeing day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring service excellence and operational efficiency across front- and back-of-house teams.

You will lead training, coaching, and staff development to uphold brand standards, while implementing initiatives that boost guest satisfaction and revenue. A track record in busy hospitality settings is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in a similar restaurant management role in a fast-paced setting.
• Proven track record leading large restaurant/bartending teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure exceptional service and efficiency.
• Collaborate with management to drive initiatives, promotions, and revenue growth.
• Manage reservations, guest profiling, and seating to optimize guest experience and turnover.
• Coordinate Front of House and Back of House for seamless service delivery.
• Gather guest feedback and implement action plans to elevate dining experience.
• Deliver regular training, coaching, and briefings to maintain brand standards.
• Inspire and develop the team to achieve business objectives and a positive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Communication

Training

Team motivation

Attention to detail

Hospitality

Job description

Assistant Restaurant General Manager - Couqley French Brasserie

• Full-time
• Job-Category: Food & Beverage
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Schedule: Full-Time

Amidst the clinking of glasses, friends’ laughter, and France’s glorious flavors, forge cherished memories at this delightful brasserie located in vibrant Downtown Dubai. Offering a premium-casual dining experience with cherished companions. With seating on the year-round al fresco terrace and interiors designed by artist Ana D’Castro, among the lively chatter of fellow connoisseurs, Couqley is the perfect venue for a romantic dinner or casual meal with friends.

This award winning Brasserie offers a personalized, friendly service and a selection of authentic culinary creations, to create an unforgettable culinary experience for our guests.

Reporting to Restaurant General Manager, you will be assisting in overseeing the daily operations of our award-winning restaurant, ensuring exceptional service standards and operational excellence at all times.

• Place both guest and Heartistexperience at the centre of every decision by leading through example, fostering an engaging, supportive and empowering work environment.
• Partner closely with the Management to develop and implement initiatives, promotions and incentives that enhance guest satisfaction, drive team engagement and maximise revenue.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the restaurant's reservation, booking and guest profiling systems to optimise guest experiences and commercial performance.
• Build strong collaboration between the Front of House and Back of House teams, ensuring seamless communication and efficient service delivery.
• Proactively gather guest feedback, identify opportunities for improvement and implement action plans to continuously elevate the dining experience.
• Drive service excellence by planning and delivering regular training sessions, coaching, performance feedback and daily briefings, ensuring all restaurant and bar team members consistently uphold brand standards.
• Inspire, motivate and develop the team to achieve business objectives while creating a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

• A track record of leading large teams in restaurantsand bars; you’re a natural at inspiring trust and bringing others along on a journey.
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar restaurant management role in a busy, bustling environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, juggling many things at once.
• Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.
• You’re a great communicator – both verbally and written – and a great listener.

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