Assistant Restaurant Manager

Paramount Hotel Dubai is looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager in delivering high service standards, guest satisfaction and profitable outlet operations. The role is hands-on and requires close coordination with the service team, kitchen and supporting departments. The successful candidate will help colleagues deliver personalised service while keeping quality, safety and cost control in focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of the restaurant and help ensure the outlet operates efficiently and consistently.
• Anticipate guest needs, remember preferences where possible and encourage the team to provide personalised service.
• Handle guest feedback and complaints with professionalism, resolve straightforward issues promptly and escalate when required.
• Ensure team members understand reservations, order-taking, billing procedures and service standards.
• Identify suitable upselling opportunities and support the outlet's sales, profitability and beverage-cost objectives.
• Monitor stock, reduce avoidable wastage and follow practical cost-control procedures.
• Lead shift briefings and support ongoing training, coaching and development for team members.
• Check tables, service stations, equipment and outlet presentation throughout the shift.
• Maintain grooming, hygiene, HACCP, health-and-safety and fire-safety standards.
• Work with Kitchen, Finance, Purchasing, Stores and other food and beverage teams to resolve operational issues.

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants should bring relevant food and beverage experience, clear communication, a guest-focused attitude and the confidence to guide colleagues during service. Familiarity with restaurant billing, reservations, stock control and operational standards is important. A practical understanding of food safety and workplace health and safety will support reliable day-to-day management.

Skills and Work Approach

The role suits an organised leader who can balance guest care with team coordination and commercial goals. Good judgement, constructive feedback, calm complaint handling and the ability to respond quickly when service becomes busy will help maintain a positive dining experience.