Assistant Restaurant Manager

Rosewood Amaala; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Amaala is seeking an Assistant Manager to supervise daily restaurant operations, support and develop associates, and ensure service excellence throughout the guest journey. You will act as a leader within the outlet, fostering strong guest relationships and stepping into the Restaurant Manager's responsibilities when required.

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will drive commercial performance, maintain operational standards, manage duty rosters and stock with the kitchen team,

Job description

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

As part of the Food & Beverage team, you will report to the Restaurant Manager and support the day-to-day operation of the outlet. Working closely with service associates and the kitchen team, you will help ensure exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence and adherence to Rosewood standards.

YOUR ROLE

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in supervising restaurant operations, supporting and developing associates, and ensuring service excellence throughout the guest journey. You will act as a leader within the outlet, fostering strong guest relationships, driving commercial performance, maintaining operational standards and stepping into the Restaurant Manager's responsibilities when required.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Lead and coordinate daily restaurant operations, ensuring established procedures, service standards and policies are consistently followed.
• Support the development, training and coaching of associates to build a high-performing and guest-focused team.
• Foster strong relationships with guests, handling feedback and resolving concerns while delivering personalised service experiences.
• Drive revenue opportunities through menu recommendations, beverage sales and active participation in promotions and menu initiatives.
• Manage operational planning, including duty rosters, stock requisitions and effective communication with the kitchen team.
• Support compliance with Rosewood brand standards, Forbes, LQA, HACCP and local hygiene requirements while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.

COULD THIS BE YOU

• You have a strong track record in food and beverage service leadership, ideally within a luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality environment.
• You are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and building meaningful guest relationships.
• You have experience supervising and developing teams, creating a positive and collaborative working culture.
• You possess a strong understanding of restaurant operations, food and beverage service styles and cost-control principles.
• You communicate confidently in English, with additional language skills considered an advantage.
• You are highly organised, detail-oriented and able to remain calm while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team, you'll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. This includes medical coverage, complimentary room nights, learning and development opportunities, and global career opportunities across Rosewood Hotel Group. Associates are also entitled to benefits and leave provisions in accordance with applicable Saudi Arabian labour laws and company policies.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard - and valued. We're a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We're not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them - and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.