Assistant Restaurant Manager - Season 2026 - Taormina

About Four Seasons :

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

About the location :

Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace welcomes you to a 14th‑century convent reimagined. Swim in our clifftop infinity pool, stroll in magnificent Italian gardens, soak in the history, savour Michelin‑starred dining and escape into a Four Seasons world of timeless beauty.

About the role

Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Hotel’s All‑Day, Bistrot or Fine Dining Restaurant while ensuring guest satisfaction.

What you will do

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Hotel’s All‑Day, Bistrot or Fine Dining Restaurant to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and planning for outlet operation.
• The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for Guests, clients, and group contacts.
• Describe and ensure quality of all food items, ingredients, and preparation methods, as well as provide expert knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
• Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
• Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the outlet and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.

What you bring

• College degree preferably specializing in Hotel / Restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.
• One to two years previous experience in a line, supervisory or Assistant Manager position in Food & Beverage.
• Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.
• Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English and italian languages.

What we offer :

Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

Meals available at our Employee Restaurant

Employee Experience initiatives : from annual themed employee party to many ESG events throughout the year

Employee Recognition Programs

Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

Schedule & Hours :

This is a full‑time position

The candidate must have a flexible schedule and work also on weekends and holidays.

This position is based at the San Domenico Palace in Taormina and the contract is seasonal. You must possess the legal right to work in Italy.