Assistant Restaurant Manager - InterContinental Abu Dhabi

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in the UAE is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead operations at their signature Italian restaurant. You will manage daily activities, inspire a high-performing team, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fine dining environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of leadership experience in upscale restaurants and a passion for Italian cuisine. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a high-end restaurant, preferably with Italian cuisine.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team in a busy, fine dining environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the restaurant's daily operations.
• Lead, train and supervise the front‑of‑house team.
• Maintain and elevate service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Guest-oriented mindset

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a passionate hospitality professional with a love for Italian cuisine and a talent for leading high‑performing teams? <>InterContinental Abu Dhabi is looking for a dedicated and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to take full charge of operations at our signature Italian Restaurant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader to manage an established outlet under the InterContinental brand, delivering world‑class service in a setting that celebrates authentic Italian hospitality.

As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will be fully responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the Italian Restaurant, leading all aspects of service, team performance and guest satisfaction.

A taste of your day‑to‑day:

• Take full ownership of the restaurant's daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service across all shifts
• Lead, train and supervise the front‑of‑house team, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork and accountability
• Maintain and elevate service standards, ensuring every guest receives personalized and memorable hospitality
• Monitor and manage operational budgets, labor costs, inventory and purchasing in line with financial targets
• Collaborate closely with the culinary and bar teams to ensure consistency and excellence in food and beverage offerings
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and manage feedback through proactive communication and service recovery
• Develop and implement service procedures, SOPs and promotional activities to enhance the outlet’s performance
• Ensure full compliance with hygiene, health & safety and IHG brand standards
• Act as the face and leader of the restaurant, building strong relationships with both regular and new guests
• Report regularly on performance metrics to the senior F&B leadership team

What we need from you:

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a high‑end restaurant, preferably with Italian cuisine
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team in a busy, fine dining environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong business acumen with the ability to manage costs, performance
• Guest‑oriented mindset with a strong eye for detail and service excellence
• Fluent in English; Italian or additional languages are a plus
• Proficiency in POS systems and Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever‑growing global family.