Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Confidential Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to support daily operations at a premium, high-volume dining venue. You will work closely with the General Manager to uphold brand standards, drive efficiency, and elevate profitability while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on hospitality leadership, budgeting and P&L experience, and a track record of leading large teams in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role within a high-end restaurant environment.
• Background in high-volume restaurants with the ability to manage and motivate large teams.
• Strong understanding of hospitality trends, guest preferences, and premium dining operations.
• Currently based in Dubai and available for a face to face interview.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Solid financial literacy, including hands‑on experience in budgeting, P&L management, and performance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams in fast‑paced, multicultural environments.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• A proactive, guest‑centric mindset with a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and adherence to brand and service standards.
• Drive operational best practices to enhance productivity, quality, and overall guest satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team to deliver exceptional service and operational performance.
• Partner with HR and the GM on recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
• Champion an exceptional guest experience by anticipating needs, addressing concerns, and maintaining the highest service standards.
• Assist the General Manager in budget management, P&L oversight, and cost control strategies.
• Analyze financial reports and operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and leadership team on business strategies, marketing initiatives, and long‑term planning.

Skills

High-end restaurant management

High-volume operations

Team leadership

Hospitality trends

Dubai-based candidate

Under pressure performance

Budgeting and P&L

Performance analysis

Guest-centric mindset

Job description

A premium, high-volume dining venue is looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager (AGM) to support its day-to-day operations and overall business performance. Working closely with the General Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading the team, maintaining exceptional service standards, driving operational efficiency and profitability, and ensuring an outstanding guest experience. This role is suited to a hands-on hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and experience managing busy, high-end dining operations.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a management role within a high-end restaurant environment
• Background in high-volume restaurants, with the ability to manage and motivate large teams
• Strong understanding of hospitality trends, guest preferences, and premium dining operations
• Currently based in Dubai and available for a face to face interview
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Solid financial literacy, including hands‑on experience in budgeting, P&L management, and performance analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams in fast‑paced, multicultural environments
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• A proactive, guest‑centric mindset with a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the operation

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the General Manager in overseeing all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and adherence to brand and service standards.
• Drive operational best practices to enhance productivity, quality, and overall guest satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team to deliver exceptional service and operational performance.
• Partner with HR and the GM on recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
• Champion an exceptional guest experience by anticipating needs, addressing concerns, and maintaining the highest service standards.
• Assist the General Manager in budget management, P&L oversight, and cost control strategies.
• Analyze financial reports and operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and leadership team on business strategies, marketing initiatives, and long‑term planning.

Due to the confidential nature of this opportunity, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and provided with further details about the role.