Assistant Restaurant Manager (Fine Dining)

Career Maker Bahrain; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Maker Bahrain is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for a high-end fine dining venue in Kuwait. You will oversee daily operations, ensure flawless service, and uphold luxury standards in line with brand expectations.

Responsibilities include leading front-of-house staff, coordinating kitchen-service flow, managing reservations, and maintaining hygiene and cost controls while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in upscale or fine dining restaurants.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant manager role.
• Strong knowledge of fine dining service standards and guest etiquette.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure smooth service flow.
• Deliver outstanding guest experience and handle complaints with professionalism.
• Supervise, train, and motivate front-of-house service team.
• Maintain fine dining standards in service, grooming, and presentation.
• Coordinate effectively between kitchen and service teams.
• Manage reservations, seating plans, and guest preferences.
• Monitor inventory, cost control, and support revenue targets.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and operational standards.

Skills

Fine dining leadership

Guest experience

Team leadership

Communication

English fluency

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Restaurant Manager supports daily operations of a high-end fine dining restaurant, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, smooth service execution, and consistent luxury standards in line with brand expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure smooth service flow.
• Deliver outstanding guest experience and handle complaints with professionalism.
• Supervise, train, and motivate front-of-house service team.
• Maintain fine dining standards in service, grooming, and presentation.
• Coordinate effectively between kitchen and service teams.
• Manage reservations, seating plans, and guest preferences.
• Monitor inventory, cost control, and support revenue targets.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and operational standards.

Skills

• 3-5 years' experience in upscale or fine dining restaurants.
• 1-2 years in a supervisory or assistant manager role.
• Strong knowledge of fine dining service standards and guest etiquette.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Key Competencies

• Guest-centric mindset
• Strong leadership & team management
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Professional, polished presence