Assistant Restaurant Manager - Jara by Martín Berasategui

About the role

The Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel in Dubai, is looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager for its Jara by Martín Berasategui restaurant. This is a permanent, full-time position in the hotel's Food & Beverage division, reporting to the hotel's management.

Key responsibilities

• Spearhead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant so guests receive the best possible experience.
• Help source, hire, mentor and develop the team through a cohesive training and development programme.
• Monitor revenue targets and keep costs within pre-set budgets, including beverage cost, payroll and other expenses.
• Hold a daily team briefing before service to inform the team of hotel events and the coming service.
• Liaise with other departments to keep the outlet clean and well maintained, including furniture, equipment, floors and fixtures.
• Work with the hostesses to optimise reservations for productivity, guest satisfaction and revenue.
• Ensure high-quality beverage preparation and presentation and control beverage inventory.

Required profile

• Relevant professional certification or hotel school diploma.
• Experience in luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurants in the Middle East.
• Fluent English; Arabic, Italian, French, Spanish or German is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, with a hands-on approach and a talent for mentoring.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• World-class development opportunities and an internal learning academy.
• Complimentary stays with breakfast at sister Dorchester Collection hotels, 50% off at their bars and restaurants, meals on duty, private medical insurance, life insurance and annual flight allowance.
• Company accommodation, transport to and from work and a uniform with complimentary laundry.