Assistant Room Service Manager

Kempinski Hotels SA; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Dubai invites an experienced Assistant Room Service Manager to lead a professional service team within the Food & Beverage outlet. You will ensure courteous, efficient service in line with Kempinski standards, drive sales, manage costs, and support the Room Service Manager in daily operations.

You will supervise staff, maintain high personal grooming and presentation, participate in training, and contribute to monthly performance analysis. A 5* hotel background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in F&B management, preferably with a 5* hotel chain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proactive and customer‑oriented with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist Room Service Manager and supervise Room Service staff.
• Drive high quality service while controlling costs and maintaining profitability.
• Lead daily operations, attend meetings and communicate with the culinary team.
• Ensure compliance with Kempinski standards and hotel policies.
• Prepare outlet reports and participate in monthly performance reviews.
• Provide upselling and menu guidance to guests.

Skills

F&B management

Staff leadership

Upselling techniques

Customer service focus

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Word

POS system

Job description

Assistant Room Service Manager

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Description

To produce an outstanding guest experience within the outlet concept by managing a service team. The Assistant Room Service Manager provides a courteous, professional and efficient service in accordance with the outlet, hotel and Kempinski standards, driving sales and maximises profit. The Assistant Room Service Manager must grow into the position of Room Service Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to Room Service Manager.
• Responsible for Room Service Supervisor, Order Taker, Waiter / Waitress.
• Set an example by reporting to duty punctually wearing business attire according to the hotels dress code & Kempinski grooming standards, maintaining a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Assist in leading the Room Service efficiently in costs and expenses, constantly delivering the highest quality as well as driving high top line revenue and profit.
• Provide a professional and courteous service at all times and ensure that all employees of the assigned outlet follow the example.
• Ensure that the place of work and surrounding area is kept clean and organised at all times.
• Act as a Manager in duty in the absence of the Room Service Manager in the outlet.
• Understand thoroughly the concept of the outlet and assume training responsibilities as requested by Room Service Manager.
• Have an understanding of the monthly profit and loss statement of the department.
• Conduct all outlet meetings in the absence of the Room Service Manager.
• Perform up selling for all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives.
• Assist in communication within the outlet and to attend daily/weekly outlet meetings with the Culinary Team and fostering teamwork to constantly develop the Room Service for more success.
• Attend and contribute to necessary staff meetings, departmental trainings and hotel initiated trainings scheduled.
• Assist in producing reports and analysis of the outlet and attend in the monthly performance meeting.
• Assist in leading the outlet efficiently in cost and expenses, constantly delivering the highest quality as well as driving high top line revenue and profit.
• Be knowledgeable to operate the existing POS system based on the trained responsibility level as assigned in the department.
• Have the knowledge and understanding to explain and perform upselling for all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives.
• Plan daily routine checklist and station division according to the work schedule.
• Assist the Room Service Manager to produce outlet-specific reports and analysis for the monthly performance meeting.
• Attend and contribute to all staff meetings, departmental trainings and hotel initiated trainings.
• Attend all required trainings as described by the department.
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings to employees on preparation, guest profile, service and menu served.
• Report incidents that require disciplinary actions immediately to the Room Service Manager.
• Coordinate the review of outlet’s operations manual updates annually as requested by the Room Service Manager.
• Support activities and cooperation with the suppliers.
• Assist in carrying out scheduled inventories of products and operating equipment.
• Undertake reasonable tasks and secondary duties as appointed by the Head of Department.
• Respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the hotel management.
• Handle guest enquiries and complaints in the outlet in a courteous and efficient manner and report to Head of Department / Assistant Head of Department ensuring that the follow up is performed with the guest.
• Ensure that the opening and closing procedures established for the outlet are followed.
• Act as Food & Beverage Duty Manager during the absence of the Food & Beverage Head of Department and Assistant Head of Department.
• Assign responsibilities to subordinates implementing a multi-tasking principle and check their performance periodically.
• Attend all daily/weekly Food & Beverage Meeting in the absence of the Room Service Manager.

Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• To fill the position, the following is required:
• Minimum one (1) year in F&B management role, preferably with a 5* hotel chain
• Ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors.
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times.
• Works in a safe, prudent and organised manner.
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

About Kempinski

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.