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Assistant Restaurant Manager Job Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 17 recent postings.

GCC postings
17
Active markets
6
Typical experience
2+ years
In brief

An Assistant Restaurant Manager in the GCC region requires safety, lean, communication, english, arabic. Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

Assistant Restaurant Manager salary in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Assistant Restaurant Manager. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
12,000
Median
18,500
75th percentile
27,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Manage all restaurant operations, including overseeing opening and closing procedures, conducting maintenance checks, managing shifts, and coordinating with the purchasing department.
  • 02Monitor the team's performance, oversee the restaurant's set targets, ensure work is completed to standards of productivity, quality, and timeliness, and reward the team accordingly.
  • 03Execute various customer service activities, including handling complaints, addressing complex queries, and investigating and resolving customer problems.
  • 04Execute full assessments and evaluations of displayed items to ensure both quantity and quality meet specified standards, taking appropriate actions as needed.
  • 05Monitor daily F&B costs, oversee budget alignment with the management team, and optimize inventory and pricing strategies accordingly.
  • 06Record all invoices in accordance with company policy.
  • 07Strategy Formulation Assist in the development of the F&B Division’s strategy aligning with the company’s business plan and ensuring that staff has the necessary
  • 08Approve schedules for all Employees according to forecast and within the limits of the manning guide to ensure adequate manpower at all times
  • 09Responsible for the proper maintenance and cleanliness of all areas of the outlet
  • 10Be involved in planning of promotions, beverage purchases and pricing
  • 11Ensure sanitary conditions are according to health codes and Hotel standards
  • 12Supervise the daily operation and advise and consult in line with the restaurant concept service matters and standards
Required qualifications
  • — LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • — Language Proficiency
  • — Fluency in English.
  • — Fluency in Arabic is a plus.
  • — Technical Skills
  • — Proficiency in MS Office.
  • — Bachelor’s degree in Food and Beverage, or Hospitality Management, or a related field.
  • — General Experience
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

safetyleancommunicationenglisharabicinventoryleadershiperp

Preferred skills

compliancepresentationcustomer serviceexcelisoteamworkActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationTime Management

Tools & technologies

erpexcelFacebookFood safety labeling systemsInventory management softwareMenu planning softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordPoint of sale POS restaurant softwareRecipe cost control software

Hiring companies we see

  • La Petite Maison (LPM)
  • Bâoli Dubai
  • Azadea Group
  • Anantara Hotels & Resorts
  • Shamal Holding
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts
  • OUR HABITAS
  • Azadea

Hired across

  • Bahrain
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
FAQ

  • What does an Assistant Restaurant Manager do in the GCC?

    An Assistant Restaurant Manager in the GCC performs core duties related to safety, lean, communication, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be an Assistant Restaurant Manager?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 2+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Assistant Restaurant Manager in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for an Assistant Restaurant Manager role?

    Key skills include safety, lean, communication, english, arabic, inventory, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as an Assistant Restaurant Manager in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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