Assistant Restaurant Manager (Chinese Restaurant)

Orchard Hotel Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Hotel Singapore is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for our Chinese Restaurant. You will report to the Restaurant Manager and help run daily operations, drive business performance, maximize revenue within budget, and ensure guest satisfaction with food and service.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, fluency in English and Mandarin, and Cantonese proficiency to serve Cantonese-speaking guests. Wine knowledge and leadership skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Competent in English and Mandarin both spoken and written.
• Knowledge of wine varieties, tasting techniques, and food pairing principles.
• Must be fluent in Cantonese to liaise with Cantonese-speaking guests.
• Other Asian dialects or languages will be viewed favorably.
• Customer-focused, excellent team player with good problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership quality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Restaurant Operations Manager in the administration and efficient running of the daily operations of the restaurant.
• Assist in monitoring and driving up the business performance of the restaurant.
• Maximize revenue and minimize costs in accordance to the budget.
• Ensure maximum guest’s satisfaction pertaining to food and services.
• Supervise and monitor the daily job performance of the team members.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of wine and food pairing, and assist in curating a comprehensive wine list that complements the restaurant's cuisine.
• Provide guidance to staff on wine selection and service, ensuring that guests receive knowledgeable and personalized recommendations.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop wine-pairing suggestions for menu items.
• Ensure standards of service and operating procedures are in compliance with the Hotel’s policies and procedures.

Skills

English

Mandarin

Cantonese

Leadership

Customer focus

Team player

Job description

Orchard Hotel Singapore, a member of Millennium & Copthorne International - a global hotel group with properties in major gateway cities and operating more than 160 hotels worldwide, is looking for passionate and service-oriented individuals for the following position:

Assistant Restaurant Manager (Chinese Restaurant)

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible to: -

• Assist the Restaurant Operations Manager in the administration and efficient running of the daily operations of the restaurant.

• Assist in monitoring and driving up the business performance of the restaurant.

• Maximize revenue and minimize costs in accordance to the budget.

• Ensure maximum guest’s satisfaction pertaining to food and services.

• Supervise and monitor the daily job performance of the team members.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of wine and food pairing, and assist in curating a comprehensive wine list that complements the restaurant's cuisine.

• Provide guidance to staff on wine selection and service, ensuring that guests receive knowledgeable and personalized recommendations.

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop wine-pairing suggestions for menu items.

• Ensure standards of service and operating procedures are in compliance with the Hotel’s policies and procedures.

Requirements:-

• At least 2 years relevant experience in a similar capacity.

• Competent in English and Mandarin both spoken and written.

• Demonstrate knowledge of wine varieties, tasting techniques, and food pairing principles.

• Must be fluent in Cantonese as the successful candidate will be required to liaise with Cantonese speaking guests.

• Other Asian dialects or languages will be viewed favorably.

• Customer-focused, excellent team player and possess good problem-solving skills.

• Strong leadership quality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.