Assistant Specialty Manager - Italian Restaurant

Pullman Hotels & Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Pullman Hotels & Resorts in Doha is seeking a Restaurant Leader to oversee daily operations and lead the service team with a guest-first approach. You will coordinate with the culinary team to uphold high standards for Italian dishes, manage reservations, and drive guest engagement.

Ideal candidates bring Italian dining knowledge, strong leadership and organizational skills, and comfort with POS systems and daily reporting to ensure smooth service and memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant leadership, preferably Italian or premium dining.
• Strong leadership & 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 able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable with POS systems and daily operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations ensuring smooth service flow.
• Lead and supervise the service team with coaching and hands-on support.
• Manage floor during service and handle guest requests with care.
• Coordinate with culinary team to maintain quality and authenticity of Italian dishes.
• Handle reservations, seating plans and guest interactions.
• Drive guest engagement and upsell signature dishes and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor inventory, ordering and stock levels to support operations.
• Assist with scheduling, training and performance follow-ups.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and standards at all times.
• Support administrative tasks and daily reports with management.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Team leadership

Guest-first mindset

Restaurant operations

Italian language knowledge

POS systems & reporting

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Being a Pullman Heartist means embodying and conveying the brand mindset through the values of commitment, adaptability and creativity.

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

• 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.

Additional Information

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