Assistant Restaurant Manager - Jara by Martín Berasategui

Dorchester Collection; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Complimentary stays with breakfast in

50% off at bars and restaurants within

Meals on Duty

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Company Accommodation

Company provided transportation to and

Uniform provided by the Company with

Service Charge

Job summary

The Lana, Dorchester Collection Dubai, is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead day-to-day operations and deliver the finest guest experiences in our luxury dining venue.

You will mentor and develop a high-performing team, uphold service standards, manage revenue targets and collaborate with other departments to ensure flawless hospitality.

English is the primary language; additional languages are valued. Experience in luxury hotels and fine-dining in the Middle East is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hotels or fine-dining environments is essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities are important.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure top guest experiences.
• Mentor and develop the restaurant team through training and coaching.
• Manage revenue targets and control costs within budgets.
• Coordinate with other hotel departments to ensure seamless service.
• Uphold Dorchester Collection values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

Education

Hotel school diploma or professional certification

Job description

Hotel

The Lana

Division & Department

Food & Beverage - Restaurant

Contract Type

Permanent

Status

Full time

Position Overview

We are not just a collection of hotels, but instead a talented community. A family with a shared passion and commitment to, unapologetically, love and breathe who we are every day. An eclectic grouping who really care about each other and our guests; where belonging transcends all else. We do this with a backdrop of extraordinary hotels, steeped in history, glamour and stories, which provide the perfect stage for our people – our Legends – to live our vision –Treasured by Guests, Cherished by Employees, Celebrated Worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.When submitting your application, please let us know if you require any special accommodations during the interview process.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Assistant Restaurant Manager you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll get

As Assistant Restaurant Manager at The Lana, Dorchester Collection Dubai, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in our sister Dorchester Collection hotels.
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our sister Dorchester Collection hotels
• Meals on Duty
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company Accommodation
• Company provided transportation to and from work
• Uniform provided by the Company with complimentary laundry
• Service Charge

What you'll do

You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for spearheading the day-to-day operations of the restaurant to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
• You’ll also be jointly responsible for talent sourcing hiring, mentoring and developing the team by implementing a cohesive training and development program within the department.
• Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• You are in charge or monitoring revenue targets and ensuring these are achieved and exceeded, simultaneously all costs are controlled within pre-set budgets including beverage cost, payroll and other expenses.
• By holding a daily team briefing pre-service, you ensure the full team is well informed of the daily happenings around the hotel as well as the upcoming service.
• During your daily routine, you liaise with other departments when required to ensure an immaculate presentation of your outlet and high standards of cleanliness as well as maintenance are upheld at all times including restaurant furniture, equipment, floors, fixtures and fittings.
• Together with your team of hostesses, you ensure the restaurant reservations are optimized to ensure well-controlled productivity, optimal guest satisfaction and optimized revenue generation.
• In collaboration with your service team, you ensure fantastic quality of beverage preparation, presentation and beverage inventory control.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of Assistant Restaurant Manager, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

What you'll bring

• You’ll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team with your can-do spirit and a positive attitude at all times.
• You have a talent for delighting guests by leading a team of passionate individuals and striving for excellence.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• As a detail orientated and hands-on team player with strong interpersonal skills, you will thrive on mentoring high potential team members to achieve better results and celebrate success within the team.
• You are passionate about our industry and are aware of all the latest F&B trends and developments around the world.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language. Other languages including Arabic, Italian, French, Spanish or German are highly desirable.
• You will have a relevant professional certification or hotel school diploma and bring a wealth of past experience working for luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurants in the Middle East.

Job Location

United Arab Emirates

Location

Dubai

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself, please email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process. Please note that we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries about update

Reference

2026-6631