Assistant Restaurant Manager - Luxury Dining Floor Leader

Delano Dubai; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Dining discounts

Job summary

Delano Dubai, located on Bluewaters Island, seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager in leading the day-to-day operation of the Blue Door dining venue. You will be highly visible on the floor, guiding service and ensuring guest experiences reflect Blue Door's distinctive atmosphere and DELANO's hospitality.

You will coach and lead a passionate team, maintain high service standards, and collaborate with Culinary and Bar teams to drive revenue and guest satisfaction

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or assistant management experience within a luxury hotel, lifestyle property or elevated restaurant.
• Strong floor and service knowledge in an à la carte setting.
• Excellent coaching and communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness including revenue, upselling and cost control.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Warm, personable hospitality professional with guest relationships at heart.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth daily operation of Blue Door with high service standards.
• Lead shifts and supervise in the Restaurant Manager's absence.
• Maintain a strong floor presence for smooth service and personalised guest engagement.
• Lead, motivate and coach the team, creating a positive working environment.
• Conduct daily briefings on reservations, VIPs, menu updates and priorities.
• Collaborate with Culinary and Bar teams for seamless service and consistency.
• Drive revenue through table optimisation, upselling and strong commercial awareness.
• Build genuine relationships with hotel guests, regulars and Dubai residents.
• Handle guest feedback and service recovery thoughtfully.
• Support staffing, scheduling, inventory and cost control.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and operational standards are maintained.
• Assist with special events and restaurant activations.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Coaching

Communication

English fluency

Job description

Delano Dubai, located on Bluewaters Island, seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager in leading the day-to-day operation of the Blue Door dining venue. You will be highly visible on the floor, guiding service and ensuring guest experiences reflect Blue Door's distinctive atmosphere and DELANO's hospitality.

You will coach and lead a passionate team, maintain high service standards, and collaborate with Culinary and Bar teams to drive revenue and guest satisfaction