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About the Role

W Hotels is seeking an Assistant Manager for its Restaurants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time management position is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of guest service, and contributing to a positive employee environment. The role supports W Hotels' commitment to exceptional hospitality.

As part of Marriott International, this position offers the opportunity to lead a team, drive operational efficiency, and uphold the W Hotels service culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily supervision of restaurant and bar operations, including room service where applicable.
• Support menu planning and ensure adherence to sanitation standards.
• Provide on-floor support to servers and hosts during busy periods.
• Contribute to improvements in guest and employee satisfaction.
• Identify training needs and implement plans to meet departmental objectives.
• Address employee questions and concerns, monitoring performance against expectations.
• Provide constructive feedback to employees based on service observations.
• Supervise daily shift operations and oversee restaurant areas in the absence of senior management.
• Participate in department meetings, communicating departmental goals clearly.
• Ensure employees have necessary supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
• Communicate food quality and service issues to the Chef and Restaurant Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all restaurant policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor alcohol beverage service in accordance with local laws.
• Manage operations to achieve or exceed budgeted financial goals.
• Perform duties of restaurant employees and related departments as needed.
• Manage opening and closing procedures for restaurant shifts.
• Interact with guests to gather feedback on product quality and service.
• Supervise staffing levels to meet guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives.
• Encourage employees to provide excellent customer service within established guidelines.
• Handle guest problems and complaints, seeking assistance from supervisors when necessary.
• Strive to improve service performance and set a positive example for guest relations.
• Assist in reviewing comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
• Meet and greet guests.
• Supervise ongoing training initiatives and utilize on-the-job training tools.
• Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions.
• Coach and counsel employees regarding performance on an ongoing basis.
• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates through various communication channels.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to solve problems effectively.
• Recognize good quality products and presentations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years of experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
• OR
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related major; 2 years of experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

Required Skills

• Food and Beverage Management
• Culinary Operations
• Guest Satisfaction
• Employee Satisfaction
• Menu Planning
• Sanitation Standards
• Supervision and Leadership
• Training and Development
• Customer Service Excellence
• Problem Solving
• Human Resources Management

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time management position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at Area 1 Al Aqeeq Street, Financial District, Riyadh, 13519. Remote work is not applicable for this role.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. W Hotels is dedicated to reinventing luxury hospitality and fostering an environment where associates can perform their best work.