Assistant Restaurant Manager

career-land-center-2; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Land Center in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations in a luxury dining environment. You will supervise front-of-house teams, uphold Forbes-level service, and ensure a seamless guest experience.

The ideal candidate has a background in 5-star or 4-star hotels, experience with Pan-Asian cuisine outlets, strong leadership, and exceptional guest relations.

Qualifications

• Experience in 5-star or 4-star hotels.
• Forbes standards background preferred.
• Pan-Asian cuisine restaurant experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and guest relations skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-end environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily restaurant operations and service flow.
• Ensure outstanding guest experience and Forbes-level service standards.
• Supervise and train front-of-house staff to maintain excellence.
• Support staffing schedules, attendance, and performance management.
• Maintain quality control for food presentation, service, and cleanliness.
• Handle guest feedback, complaints, and service recovery professionally.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless service.
• Monitor inventory, stock levels, and operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and brand standards.
• Assist in achieving sales targets and improving restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Communication

Job description

WE ARE HIRING – Assistant Restaurant Manager

Location: Kuwait

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager with a strong luxury hospitality background. Candidates with experience in 5-star or 4-star hotels, Forbes standards, and Pan-Asian cuisine outlets will be highly preferred.

Job Description:

The Assistant Restaurant Manager supports daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest service, smooth workflow, and high-quality dining standards. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining service excellence, optimizing operational efficiency, and supporting revenue growth in a premium dining environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing daily restaurant operations and service flow
• Ensure outstanding guest experience and Forbes-level service standards
• Supervise and train front-of-house staff to maintain excellence
• Support staffing schedules, attendance, and performance management
• Maintain quality control for food presentation, service, and cleanliness
• Handle guest feedback, complaints, and service recovery professionally
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless service
• Monitor inventory, stock levels, and operational costs
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and brand standards
• Assist in achieving sales targets and improving restaurant performance

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience in 5-star or 4-star hotels (mandatory)
• Forbes standards background (added advantage)
• Experience in Pan-Asian cuisine restaurants preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and guest relations skills
• High attention to detail and service excellence mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant environment
• Professional appearance and positive attitude