Restaurant Manager

Anantara Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 246,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is seeking a dynamic professional to oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and bar at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, Abu Dhabi. The role predominantly involves evening shifts with weekend availability to ensure exceptional guest experiences and service quality.

Lead the F&B team, coordinate with the kitchen, maintain service standards, and drive guest satisfaction while upholding hygiene and safety practices in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing restaurant and bar operations.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Organises and controls the operations of the restaurant to provide dining services.
• Oversee and ensure smooth, efficient, and professional daily operations of the restaurant & bar.
• Develop and maintain understanding of the property’s food and beverage offerings to promote to guests.
• Collaborate with kitchen team during service periods to ensure quality service, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Supervise, coach, and train Food & Beverage Attendants, fostering a high-performing team.
• Manage staff rostering, workflow, and service standards to ensure operational efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with hygiene, and workplace health & safety standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and reporting as required.
• Drive guest satisfaction, service excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Food & Beverage ops

Team supervision

Rostering

Hygiene & safety

Job description

Job Location

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits. This role is essential in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and bar, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, efficient service, and the development of the Food & Beverage team. The successful candidate will predominantly work evening shifts and must be available to work weekends as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Organises and controls the operations of the restaurant to provide dining services.
• Oversee and ensure smooth, efficient, and professional daily operations of the restaurant & bar.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the property’s food and beverage offerings to promote to guests.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team during service periods to ensure quality service, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Supervise, coach, and train Food & Beverage Attendants, fostering a high-performing team.
• Manage staff rostering, workflow, and service standards to ensure operational efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with hygiene, and workplace health & safety standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and reporting as required.
• Drive guest satisfaction, service excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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