Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, part of Marriott International’s prestigious global portfolio, is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to assist in daily supervision of restaurant and bar operations, support menu planning and sanitation standards, provide feedback and coaching to restaurant team members, assist servers and hosts during peak meal periods, handle guest feedback professionally, ensure compliance with all restaurant policies and procedures, manage alcohol beverage service, and continually strive to improve both guest satisfaction and employee performance.
About Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi — Luxury Redefined
Brand Identity: Le Méridien — inspired by the era of glamorous travel with distinctly European spirit
Global Portfolio: Part of Marriott International’s world-class luxury hotel brand collection
Guest Profile: Curious, creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers appreciating authentic chic service
Service Philosophy: Authentic, memorable experiences inspiring guests to savour the good life
Team Culture: Values curious, creative people who connect with guests and create lasting memories
Career Opportunity & Global Brand Advantage
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi — UAE’s thriving luxury hospitality and tourism capital
Marriott Network: Access to global career opportunities across Marriott International properties
Leadership Path: Clear progression from Assistant Manager to Restaurant Manager and beyond
Purpose-Driven Culture: Be where you can do your best work and become the best version of you
Position Overview
This Assistant Restaurant Manager role involves assisting in the daily supervision of restaurant and bar operations at Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, a prestigious Marriott International luxury property. You will support menu planning, maintain sanitation and food safety standards, assist servers and hosts during peak meal periods, handle employee questions and concerns, monitor team performance, communicate with the Chef and Restaurant Manager regarding food quality and service levels, manage alcohol beverage compliance, achieve or exceed budgeted goals, open and close restaurant shifts, and consistently strive to improve both guest satisfaction and employee engagement.
Why This Role Matters: As Assistant Restaurant Manager at Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, you lead dining operations within one of Marriott International’s most distinguished luxury brands, deliver authentic European-inspired hospitality to cosmopolitan international guests, develop your leadership career within a global hotel company with thousands of properties worldwide, shape memorable guest experiences that inspire people to savour Abu Dhabi’s finest dining, and join a purpose-driven team where unique backgrounds are celebrated and career growth is actively supported.
Key Responsibilities
Restaurant Team Management & Leadership
- Handle employee questions, concerns, and day-to-day operational requests professionally
- Monitor employees continuously to ensure performance expectations are consistently met
- Provide constructive feedback to team members based on direct observation of service behaviors
- Assist in supervising daily shift operations across restaurants and bar outlets
- Supervise all restaurant areas in the absence of the Director or Restaurant Manager
- Participate in departmental meetings communicating clear goals and desired results
Day-to-Day Restaurant Operations
- Ensure all employees have proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms before each shift
- Communicate food quality issues and service level concerns to Chef and Restaurant Manager
- Ensure full compliance with all restaurant policies, standards, and operating procedures
- Monitor alcohol beverage service maintaining compliance with local UAE laws and regulations
- Manage operations to achieve or exceed budgeted financial goals and targets
- Open and close restaurant shifts ensuring smooth handovers and accurate reporting
Exceptional Guest Service Delivery
- Interact directly with guests to obtain real-time feedback on food quality and service
- Supervise staffing levels ensuring guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met
- Encourage and motivate employees to consistently provide excellent customer service
- Handle guest problems and complaints swiftly, seeking supervisor assistance when needed
- Set a consistently positive example for guest relations across the entire restaurant team
- Meet and greet guests warmly creating authentic Le Méridien first impressions
Training, Coaching & Human Resources
- Supervise ongoing training initiatives using all available on-the-job training tools
- Communicate performance expectations clearly in line with job descriptions for each position
- Coach and counsel employees regarding performance standards on a continuous basis
- Identify training needs to accomplish departmental goals and implement development plans
Quality, Sanitation & Standards Management
- Maintain and enforce sanitation standards across all restaurant and bar areas
- Recognize good quality food products and presentations aligned with Le Méridien standards
- Assist with menu planning ensuring alignment with brand’s European-inspired culinary identity
- Review comment cards and guest satisfaction results with team to drive continuous improvement
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements — Option A
- High school diploma or GED with 4 years of experience in food and beverage, culinary, or related area
- Proven track record in restaurant or hospitality operations management environment
Educational Requirements — Option B
- 2-year degree from accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or closely related major accepted
- Minimum 2 years of experience in food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills for managing diverse multicultural restaurant teams
- Excellent guest service orientation with genuine passion for hospitality and dining experiences
- Clear and effective communication skills across all organizational levels
- Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and choose best solutions to operational problems
- Sound knowledge of alcohol beverage service laws and food safety compliance standards
- Proficiency in providing information via telephone, written form, email, and in-person communication
About Le Méridien — Savouring the Good Life
Le Méridien is inspired by the golden era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers who appreciate genuine moments of connection and slowing down to truly savour their destination. Le Méridien provides authentic, chic, and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests. The brand actively looks for curious and creative people to join its team — those who appreciate connecting with like-minded international guests and have a deep desire to create experiences worth remembering.
Brand Promise: In joining Le Méridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International — be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Who Should Apply?
- F&B Supervisors: With 4+ years experience ready to step into assistant management at luxury hotel
- Hospitality Graduates: With 2-year degree and F&B background seeking Marriott career opportunity
- Restaurant Team Leaders: From fine dining or hotel restaurants seeking UAE luxury career growth
- Hotel F&B Professionals: With guest service passion and leadership skills in international properties
- Food Service Managers: Seeking prestigious Marriott International brand career in Abu Dhabi
- Hospitality Professionals: Who connect with guests and desire to create memorable dining experiences
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