Assistant Manager, Jaan

RC HOTELS (PTE.) LTD.; Penarth, High Street; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford seek an Assistant Manager for JAAN by Kirk Westaway to lead the dining room, deliver Michelin-star guest experiences and uphold luxury service standards.

You will oversee daily operations, coach the team, collaborate with culinary and sommelier colleagues, and drive guest engagement while maintaining cost controls and safety.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in fine dining or luxury environment.
• Experience within a Michelin-starred, award-winning, or luxury hospitality setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dining room team in delivering personalized, Michelin-star guest experiences.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations, reservations, service flow and staffing.
• Drive service excellence and uphold luxury standards with attention to detail.
• Coach, mentor and develop service professionals for world-class hospitality.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless operations and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Strategically located in the heart of Singapore’s shopping, dining and entertainment districts and with the City Hall and Esplanade Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train stations and other major transportation nodes at its doorstep, Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford are the gateway to explore Singapore’s landscapes at your convenience. With a total of 2,030 well-appointed guestrooms, both hotels also offer a distinct collection of 12 lifestyle and dining choices including Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant JAAN by Kirk Westaway, cutting-edge meeting space at Raffles City Convention Centre with 34 meeting rooms and one of Asia’s largest spas, Willow Stream Spa.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

At Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford, we design career plans and unveil new professional perspectives through our various development programs. We shine when YOU shine. Come and be part of our dynamic team and experience immerse growth and career opportunities with us.

Assistant Manager – JAAN by Kirk Westaway

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Exceptional Michelin-Star Guest Experiences

• Lead the dining room team in delivering personalized, intuitive and memorable guest experiences aligned with Michelin-star and luxury hospitality standards.
• Drive service excellence through attention to detail, anticipation of guest needs and effective service recovery.
• Maintain compliance with LQA standards, Accor luxury service culture and restaurant service rituals.
• Build strong relationships with returning guests, VIPs and loyalty members.

Oversee Fine Dining Operations

• Manage daily restaurant operations, reservations, service flow, staffing deployment and outlet readiness.
• Collaborate closely with the Culinary and Sommelier teams to ensure seamless execution of the guest journey.
• Uphold the highest standards of presentation, cleanliness, food safety and operational excellence.
• Conduct daily briefings, coaching sessions and ongoing service training.

Drive Business Performance

• Monitor labour productivity, operating costs and revenue performance to achieve financial targets.
• Support menu engineering, upselling initiatives and guest engagement strategies to maximize profitability.
• Analyse guest feedback and operational metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Lead, Develop & Inspire the Team

• Coach, mentor and develop service professionals to deliver consistent world-class hospitality.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous learning.
• Support recruitment, talent development and succession planning within the outlet.

Collaborate as a Hotel Leadership Partner

• Work closely with internal departments to ensure seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences.
• Champion workplace safety, compliance and luxury service standards.
• Act as a role model and ambassador for JAAN, Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a fine dining, luxury restaurant, or upscale hotel environment.
• Experience within a Michelin-starred, award-winning, or luxury hospitality setting is highly preferred.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and luxury service standards.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage guests and colleagues at all levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
• Commercially aware with an understanding of operational and financial performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and what we really hope to achieve is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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