Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Full-time
- Company Location: Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara
Company Description
Sir Bani Yas Island is a protected wildlife sanctuary just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, founded by His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Home to free-roaming animals, including the near extinct Arabian Oryx, the island offers a distinct escape from the world. Located on the north shore between a lagoon and the open ocean, guests of Desert Islands also enjoy access to the facilities of sister resorts Al Sahel and Al Yamm.
Job Description
· To promote and ensure guest satisfaction, achieved through his/her ability to develop and maintain a strong team environment, placing emphasis on Associate satisfaction and delivery of prompt, courteous service.
· Prompt and courteous delivery of all orders, maintaining a positive image through all each guest contact and through cleanliness of guest areas.
· Assure total guest satisfaction in the service of food and beverage through the supervision of prompt and courteous delivery of all Restaurants and Room Service orders
· During shift, ensure that guests are satisfied by assisting with serving, seating, communication with kitchen, and by striving to speak to all guests.
· Assist in maintaining a highly motivated and well trained staff
· Open and close shift in accordance with Manager’s Checklist.
· Train, maintain and enforce all Anantara Service Standards
· Properly execute revenue and check control procedures on shift
· Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment for all Associates and guests
· Gather and implement all proper tools for running shifts (i.e. schedules, floor plans, reservations, checks)
· Find solutions for problems such as call outs, last minute bookings, or any other daily problems that may arise.
· Be on the floor during entire meal period and ensure adequate coverage
· Ensure that only a quality product is being served
· Maintain proper Associate uniform standards
· Manage an effective repair and maintenance program through the use of work orders, inspections, etc.
· Exercise station rotation to ensure stations are distributed fairly. Handle daily Associate relations (i.e. scheduling, time adjustments, etc.)
· Assist any Associate in his/her job performance, when required, to ensure guest satisfaction. Assist in implementing an effective training program for new and current associates
· Encourage problem solving by Associates through proper training and empowerment, to ensure guest satisfaction.
· Establish effective communication with Associates to gain their trust and respect through his/her hard work. Maintain fair and consistent counseling and/or disciplinary procedures in accordance with Anantara’s Guarantee of Fair Treatment Policy
· Identify and recommend incentive programs, new ideas, and methods of operation