Assistant Specialty Manager - Italian Restaurant

AccorHotel; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotel in Doha is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations of a premium Italian dining concept. You will lead and coach the service team, ensuring smooth service flow, brand standards, and guest satisfaction.

You will coordinate with the culinary team, manage reservations and upsell signature dishes, monitor stock, and ensure hygiene and safety. Strong leadership and knowledge of Italian dining culture are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant leadership and a guest-first mindset.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations and service flow.
• Knowledge of Italian language, cuisine, and dining culture is a strong advantage.
• Organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable with POS systems and daily operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations ensuring smooth service flow and brand standards.
• Lead and supervise the service team providing coaching motivation and hands on support.
• Manage the floor during service ensuring warm hospitality efficiency and quick problem solving.
• Coordinate with the culinary team to maintain quality presentation and authenticity of Italian dishes.
• Handle reservations seating plans and guest requests with attention to detail and a personal touch.
• Drive guest engagement and upselling promoting signature dishes and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor inventory ordering and stock levels to support seamless operations.
• Assist with scheduling training and performance follow ups for the team.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene safety and operational standards at all times.
• Support administrative tasks such as daily reports, checklists and communication with management.
• Act as the point person for the restaurant ensuring issues are resolved quickly and service remains consistent.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest-first mindset

Operations management

Communication skills

Italian language & culture

Organizational skills

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations ensuring smooth service flow and consistent brand standards
• Lead and supervise the service team providing coaching motivation and hands on support
• Manage the floor during service ensuring warm hospitality efficiency and quick problem solving
• Coordinate closely with the culinary team to maintain quality presentation and authenticity of Italian dishes
• Handle reservations seating plans and guest requests with attention to detail and a personal touch
• Drive guest engagement and upselling promoting signature dishes and seasonal offerings
• Monitor inventory ordering and stock levels to support seamless operations
• Assist with scheduling training and performance follow ups for the team
• Ensure compliance with hygiene safety and operational standards at all times
• Support administrative tasks such as daily reports checklists and communication with management
• Act as the point person for the restaurant ensuring issues are resolved quickly and service remains consistent

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant leadership, preferably within Italian or premium dining concepts.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills with a guest first mindset.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations, service flow, and team coordination.
• Knowledge of Italian language, Italian cuisine, and dining culture is a strong advantage.
• Organized, detail oriented, and confident in managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable with POS systems, MS Office, and daily operational reporting.