Luxury Dining Assistant Manager — Lead & Delight Guests

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dubai; Sur place; AED 134 000 - 234 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ennismore, owner of the DELANO Dubai on Bluewaters Island, seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager in leading Blue Door's day-to-day operation, delivering warm, effortless and memorable guest experiences.

You will lead shifts, maintain high service standards, coach the team, coordinate with Culinary and Bar teams, and drive revenue through upselling while ensuring food safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or assistant management experience within a luxury hotel, lifestyle property or elevated restaurant.
• Confident and engaging leader with strong coaching and communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness including revenue, average spend, upselling and cost control.
• Strong food & beverage knowledge and genuine passion for hospitality.
• Naturally warm, personable and confident in building relationships with guests.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Support the smooth daily operation of Blue Door, maintaining consistently high service standards.
• Lead shifts and oversee the restaurant in the Restaurant Manager’s absence.
• Maintain a strong floor presence, ensuring smooth service flow and personalised guest engagement.
• Lead, motivate and coach the team, creating a positive and engaging working environment.
• Conduct daily briefings covering reservations, VIPs, menu updates and service priorities.
• Work closely with Culinary and Bar teams to ensure 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 confidently and thoughtfully.
• Support staffing, scheduling, inventory and cost control.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and operational standards are consistently maintained.
• Support special events, activations and restaurant experiences.

Connaissances

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Fluent English

Upselling

Revenue awareness

F&B knowledge

Guest engagement

Description du poste

Ennismore, owner of the DELANO Dubai on Bluewaters Island, seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager in leading Blue Door's day-to-day operation, delivering warm, effortless and memorable guest experiences.

You will lead shifts, maintain high service standards, coach the team, coordinate with Culinary and Bar teams, and drive revenue through upselling while ensuring food safety and operational excellence.