Assistant Restaurant Manager - Luxury Hotel

RECRUIT, PLACE & TRAIN PTE. LTD.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel seeks an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager for its acclaimed Chinese fine-dining restaurant. This role involves leading service operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will possess operational leadership from a Michelin-starred environment and fluency in Mandarin.

Benefits

Competitive salary with incentives

Staff meals

Wellness support

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years management experience in a Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
• Strong understanding of Chinese fine dining and service rituals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in daily operations and shift assignments.
• Supervise and mentor service staff to meet high standards.
• Manage guest feedback and service recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest Service

Tools

POS

Reservations Systems

Inventory Management

Job description

An acclaimed luxury hotel in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Assistant Restaurant Manager to join its award winning Chinese fine-dining restaurant. A successful candidate must bring operational leadership experience from a Michelin-starred or Black Pearl-rated Chinese restaurant.

This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier culinary and service team committed to delivering world-class guest experiences rooted in Chinese dining excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily service operations with precision and professionalism
• Supervise and mentor service staff, ensuring all team members meet high standards of service and etiquette
• Lead pre-service briefings, coordinate floor operations, and manage shift assignments — all conducted in Mandarin
• Maintain consistency in service excellence across lunch and dinner operations, including VIP handling
• Collaborate closely with the culinary team to ensure flawless coordination between kitchen and service
• Uphold all health, safety, and hygiene standards according to hotel and local regulations
• Manage reservations, guest feedback, and service recovery when required
• Step into the Restaurant Manager role during their absence to ensure uninterrupted leadership

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of management or supervisory experience in a Michelin-starred or Black Pearl-rated Chinese restaurant
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) – this is the operational language
• Strong understanding of Chinese fine dining, cultural etiquette, and traditional service rituals
• Excellent leadership, communication, and guest service skills
• Familiarity with high-end hospitality systems (e.g., POS, reservations, inventory management)

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary with service and performance incentives
• Staff meals, wellness support, and training opportunities
• A rare opportunity to work alongside a prestigious culinary team in a world-class setting
• Clear path to career growth in luxury hospitality