Assistant Manager, Carbone

The Assistant Manager at Carbone supports restaurant operations, team performance and the consistent delivery of an elevated dining experience. The role combines floor leadership with attention to food and beverage quality, colleague scheduling, inventory and commercial results. It suits an experienced food and beverage professional who can work closely with management, respond to guest feedback and keep daily operations organized in a high-end dining setting. The position is based in Dubai, UAE, and offers an opportunity to contribute to a professional team focused on consistent service, quality and operational results.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the outlet manager with daily floor operations, briefings, shift coordination and consistent service delivery.
• Monitor guest, people, product and profit measures and turn shift observations into practical improvement actions.
• Assist with staff scheduling, productivity planning, coaching and training to maintain service levels across the operation.
• Monitor food and beverage quality, portioning, plate presentation and guest preferences, escalating serious issues when needed.
• Oversee inventory and ordering of operational tools, and help ensure opening and closing checklists are completed.
• Review guest feedback and reservations, coordinate with other hotel teams and support revenue and cost-control objectives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least three years in a supervisory or junior management capacity is expected.
• Experience in high-end dining, a luxury hotel or a well-regarded restaurant group is important.
• International experience and additional languages are highly preferred.
• Strong communication, people leadership, guest-service judgement and organizational skills are required.
• Candidates should understand operational KPIs, inventory management and food and beverage quality standards.

Skills and Competencies

Key strengths include Restaurant Operations, KPI Tracking, Team Leadership, Scheduling, Inventory, Guest Relations, Quality Control, Cost Management. Clear communication, reliable organization, attention to detail and effective teamwork are important, alongside consistent adherence to procedures and willingness to learn.

Employment Details

The position is based at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, UAE. Benefits include a competitive tax-free salary in AED, food and beverage privileges, discounted rates across Kerzner properties, health insurance with dental cover, annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive programme, wellness initiatives and access to training and career mobility.