Assistant Restaurant Manager

As Assistant Restaurant Manager at Blue Door, DELANO Dubai , you will support the Restaurant Manager in leading the day-to-day operation of this relaxed, vibrant dining destination, creating warm, effortless and memorable guest experiences. You will be highly visible on the floor, leading the team during service and ensuring every experience reflects Blue Door s distinctive atmosphere and DELANO s approach to hospitality. Key Responsibilities Support the smooth daily operation of Blue Door, maintaining consistently high service standards. Lead shifts and oversee the restaurant in the Restaurant Manager s absence. Maintain a strong floor presence, ensuring smooth service flow and personalised guest engagement. Lead, motivate and coach the team, creating a positive and engaging working environment. Conduct daily briefings covering reservations, VIPs, menu updates and service priorities. Work closely with Culinary and Bar teams to ensure seamless service and consistency. Drive revenue through table optimisation, upselling and strong commercial awareness. Build genuine relationships with hotel guests, regulars and Dubai residents. Handle guest feedback and service recovery confidently and thoughtfully. Support staffing, scheduling, inventory and cost control. Ensure food safety, hygiene and operational standards are consistently maintained. Support special events, activations and restaurant experiences. We are much more than a world leader. We are 240,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,100 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise. From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels' 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services. Our Brands include: -Raffles -Fairmont -Sofitel -MGallery -Grand Mercure -Pullman -Swissôtel -Novotel -Suite Novotel -Mercure -Thalassa sea & spa -Adagio -ibis -ibis Styles -ibis budget -HotelF1 Previous supervisory or assistant management experience within a luxury hotel, lifestyle property or elevated restaurant . Strong la carte restaurant experience with excellent floor and service knowledge. Confident and engaging leader with strong coaching and communication skills. Good commercial awareness including revenue, average spend, upselling and cost control. Strong food & beverage knowledge and genuine passion for hospitality. Naturally warm, personable and confident in building relationships with guests. Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage. Great Personality: At DELANO Dubai, personality and experience are equally valued. Bring your individuality, passion and that essential spark, and together we ll create memorable experiences. If you re a passionate F&B leader who loves great restaurants, genuine hospitality and creating experiences people want to come back to, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your personality, energy and experience to Blue Door at DELANO Dubai .