Assistant Restaurant Manager

Shangri-La Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Recognition programs

Stay/travel perks

Job summary

Shangri-La Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the F&B Operations Manager in daily outlets, ensuring exceptional service and guest satisfaction across all venues. You will lead the F&B team, uphold luxury hospitality standards, and drive smooth operations in restaurant and related areas.

The role emphasizes financial performance, cost control, staff development, and adherence to safety and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations and luxury hospitality standards.
• Proven leadership and team-management abilities.
• Good understanding of budgeting, revenue, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations of all F&B outlets to ensure efficient service and guest satisfaction.
• Supervise, coach, and motivate F&B colleagues to uphold high service standards.
• Monitor guest feedback and resolve issues promptly to protect service quality.
• Support revenue generation, upselling initiatives, inventory control, and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with hotel standards, safety, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

F&B operations

Budgeting

Guest relations

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Hospitality Management

Job description

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Assistant Restaurant Manager

Shangri-La Group | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

About Us

Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La.

Traders focus on what matters most: efficient stays, thoughtful essentials, and dependable comfort. Here, efficiency is intelligent and stylish - helping travellers trade up for what truly counts. We create an experience that is both reliable and refined. For our team, Traders means professionalism with purpose, where every detail is designed with clarity and care. Joining Traders means becoming part of a team that delivers hospitality that is efficient with wisdom, and reliable with character. Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi offers 301 stylish guestrooms and suites, including 80 exclusive Traders Club rooms. Combining contemporary comfort with warm design, the hotel enjoys a prime location within the Qaryat Al Beri complex alongside Shangri-La properties, CHI, The Spa, and the Souk.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will be supporting the F&B Operations Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the hotel's food and beverage outlets, ensuring exceptional service and guest satisfaction. Also, you will lead the F&B team, maintain luxury hospitality standards, and ensure smooth and efficient operations across restaurant and other F&B areas. And you will support the financial performance, cost control, and team development in line with the hotel’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the daily operations of all assigned F&B outlets to ensure efficient service and exceptional guest experiences.
• Supervise, coach, and motivate F&B colleagues to consistently deliver high standards of service and hospitality.
• Monitor guest satisfaction, handle feedback professionally, and ensure prompt resolution of service issues.
• Support revenue generation, upselling initiatives, inventory control, and departmental cost management.
• Ensure compliance with hotel standards, food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and company policies.

About You

• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations and luxury hospitality standards.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-management skills.
• Good understanding of F&B revenue, cost control, inventory, and budgeting.
• Professional, proactive, and guest-focused approach.
• Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Hotel Management, F&B Management, or a related field preferred.
• Additional training in beverage service, wine, leadership, or F&B management is an advantage.
• Proven experience managing F&B operations, guest relations, team performance, and service standards.

Why Join Us

• A workplace that values your passion and supports self-realization and personal growth.
• Structured learning and development pathways with real opportunities to advance your professional craft and leadership skills.
• Competitive benefits, recognition programs, and colleague stay/travel perks that reward your contribution and dedication.
• Teams that promote inclusion and respect, value diversity, and foster a secure environment where everyone can thrive

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcomed. All information provided by applicants will be treated in and used only for recruitment purposes.

We appreciate your interest in joining us. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.