Job Description/Specification:
St. Regis Doha is hiring an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the daily operations of its luxury dining outlets. This role is ideal for hospitality professionals with strong leadership abilities, exceptional guest service skills, and previous experience in high-end restaurants or luxury hotels.
Candidates with 5-star Italian restaurant experience will have a strong advantage.
About This Role
As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations, supervising service teams, maintaining exceptional dining standards, and ensuring guests receive a memorable luxury dining experience.
You will also assist with team development, operational planning, guest satisfaction, and achieving departmental performance goals while maintaining the highest hospitality standards.
Key Responsibilities
🍽️ Restaurant Operations
✅ Support the daily operation of the restaurant, bar, and room service areas.
✅ Supervise restaurant shifts and ensure smooth service throughout operating hours.
✅ Assist with opening and closing procedures.
✅ Ensure service standards, cleanliness, and sanitation requirements are consistently maintained.
👥 Team Leadership
✅ Supervise and motivate restaurant team members.
✅ Coach, mentor, and provide ongoing feedback to employees.
✅ Support staff training and development initiatives.
✅ Monitor employee performance and maintain service excellence.
🌟 Guest Experience
✅ Welcome and interact with guests to ensure exceptional dining experiences.
✅ Handle guest concerns and resolve complaints professionally.
✅ Gather guest feedback and implement service improvements.
✅ Lead by example in delivering luxury customer service.
📊 Operational Performance
✅ Assist in achieving departmental service and financial objectives.
✅ Monitor staffing levels during busy service periods.
✅ Coordinate with the Executive Chef and Restaurant Manager regarding food quality and operational matters.
✅ Support inventory control and operational efficiency.
📋 Compliance & Quality
✅ Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
✅ Monitor responsible alcohol service in accordance with local regulations.
✅ Ensure restaurant policies and Marriott operational procedures are followed.
Minimum Requirements
🎓 Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent qualification.
OR
- Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
💼 Experience
- Minimum 4 years of Food & Beverage or hospitality experience with a High School qualification.
OR
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with a Hospitality-related Diploma or Degree.
- Previous supervisory experience in luxury restaurants or hotels is highly preferred.
- Experience in a 5-star Italian restaurant is strongly preferred.
🛠️ Technical Skills
✔ Restaurant Operations
✔ Luxury Guest Service
✔ Food & Beverage Management
✔ Team Leadership
✔ Staff Training & Coaching
✔ Shift Management
✔ Guest Complaint Resolution
✔ Food Safety & Hygiene
✔ Restaurant Service Standards
✔ Budget Awareness
✔ Microsoft Office
🌍 Language Requirements
- Good spoken and written English.
- Additional languages such as Italian or Arabic are an advantage.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for:
- 🍽️ Assistant Restaurant Managers
- 🍷 Restaurant Supervisors
- 🏨 Food & Beverage Supervisors
- 🍝 Italian Restaurant Supervisors
- 🥂 Fine Dining Team Leaders
- 🌟 Luxury Hospitality Professionals
- 🛎️ Senior Restaurant Captains
Candidates with luxury hotel, Michelin-style, fine dining, or premium Italian restaurant experience are highly encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?
Joining St. Regis Doha provides an opportunity to work with one of Marriott International's most prestigious luxury brands while advancing your hospitality management career.
Benefits include:
- ⭐ Career progression within Marriott International.
- ⭐ Exposure to internationally recognized luxury hospitality standards.
- ⭐ Leadership development and ongoing professional training.
- ⭐ Opportunity to work with an experienced culinary and restaurant management team.
- ⭐ Multicultural and collaborative working environment.
CV & Interview Tips
To strengthen your application:
- 📄 Highlight your experience supervising restaurant operations in luxury hotels or fine dining establishments.
- 🍝 If you have Italian restaurant experience, clearly showcase it on your CV.
- 👥 Include examples of team leadership, staff training, and operational improvements.
- 🌟 Demonstrate achievements related to guest satisfaction, service quality, or revenue growth.
- 💡 Be prepared to discuss how you manage busy restaurant shifts, resolve guest complaints, motivate teams, and maintain luxury service standards during interviews.
Application Tips
Before submitting your application:
- ✅ Update your CV with your latest Food & Beverage leadership experience.
- ✅ Highlight luxury hospitality or 5-star restaurant experience.
- ✅ Include hospitality certifications, food safety training, or leadership courses where applicable.
- ✅ Showcase measurable achievements such as guest satisfaction scores, operational improvements, or team performance.
- ✅ Apply early, as management opportunities with St. Regis and Marriott International attract a high number of qualified applicants.
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