Assistant Restaurant Manager - Luxury Hotel Ops Lead

raffles hotels & resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Raffles Hotels & Resorts in Doha, Qatar, invites you to join Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha as our new Assistant Restaurant Manager. You will oversee daily operations, mentor service teams, and uphold luxury standards while collaborating with culinary peers to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role requires a degree in Hospitality Management and 2–4 years of supervisory or assistant restaurant management experience in luxury settings, with strong leadership and guest service skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years of supervisory or assistant restaurant management experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills.
• Knowledge of food and beverage operations, service standards, and restaurant management.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and cost control is an advantage.
• Proficiency in restaurant POS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and local health regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Restaurant Manager in managing daily restaurant operations.
• Supervise and support restaurant colleagues during service to ensure smooth operations.
• Deliver exceptional guest service and promptly resolve guest concerns.
• Monitor service quality and ensure compliance with luxury hospitality standards.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training, coaching, and performance development.
• Support inventory control, purchasing, and cost management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
• Coordinate with the culinary team to ensure timely and high-quality food service.
• Handle opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and operational reporting.
• Assist in achieving revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction targets.
• Support promotional activities, special events, and outlet marketing initiatives.
• Act as the Restaurant Manager in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Raffles Hotels & Resorts in Doha, Qatar, invites you to join Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha as our new Assistant Restaurant Manager. You will oversee daily operations, mentor service teams, and uphold luxury standards while collaborating with culinary peers to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role requires a degree in Hospitality Management and 2–4 years of supervisory or assistant restaurant management experience in luxury settings, with strong leadership and guest service skills.