Assistant Restaurant Manager - Based in Abu Dhabi

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Based in Abu Dhabi


Company
Kcal Healthy Fastfood
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
19 days ago
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Job Description
Purpose of the role:

The Assistant Restaurant Manager is responsible for the business performance of their restaurant as well as maintaining high standards of food, service, and health and safety. S/he will also be responsible for combining strategic planning and day-to-day management activities such as shift pattern organization.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:

1. Business Activities

· Oversee and manage all areas of the restaurant and make final decisions on matters of importance to guest service.

· Ensure that the outlet operations and brand guidelines are adhered to as required by the company and the franchise standards.

· Preparing reports, including staff control, food control and sales.

2. People Management and Administration

· Train all customer service staffs to be “the face” of the restaurant by being warm, friendly and customer focused.

· Manage and supervise staff and providing them with feedback.

· Hold daily pre-opening staff meeting as well as monthly staff meeting.

· Conduct the necessary food quality check on daily basis to ensure consistency

· Support in the training of new staff members

· Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts.

· Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Respond to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.

· Ensuring that all employees adhere to the company's uniform standards.

· Organizing and supervising the shifts of all restaurant staff.

· Ensure an efficient Rota management system whereby restaurants are staffed appropriately.

3. Finance, Budget and Procurement

· Oversee system transactions and control the voiding system, opening & cash out procedure, system reconciliation, and daily banking procedure.

· Maintain optimum stock levels to ensure smooth running of operations to cater to customer demands.

4. Food Hygiene, Safety and Sanitation

· Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.

· Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, local laws, and ordinances.

· Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service.

· Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.

Professional Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree/Equivalent.

· Premium or QSR restaurant management experience of minimum 4 to 5 years, with full knowledge and understanding of restaurant operations.

· UAE experience of at least 1 year in similar role is an advantage.

Interpersonal Requirements:

· Ability to work under pressure.

· Excellent grooming/appearance at all times.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Highly organized.

· Good MS Office skills.

· Teamwork oriented.

· Motivated and great at motivating staff.

· Sociable with an open personality that fits with the brand image.

· Commitment to developing and maintaining a premium brand.

· Minimum upper-intermediate or higher command of English.

Salary: AED 4,800/month (No accommodation) + Duty Meals

Other Benefits: Medical + Airfare every 2 years

Job Type: Full-time (6 Days/week)

Required language(s): English

Experience: 4 Years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,800.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate
• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):
• There is no accommodation. Are you happy with the budgeted package?
• The interview would be conducted in our Dubai head office. Would you be able to attend the face-to-face interview?

Experience:
• Asst. Restaurant Manager: 4 years (Required)

Language:
• English (Required)

Location:
• Abu Dhabi (Required)

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs

Q What is the minimum wage for Restaurant Jobs in United Arab Emirates?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the minimum wage for restaurant workers in United Arab Emirates is AED 2,500 per month as of 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.25 times the normal hourly rate after 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.
Q What visa and work permit are required for Restaurant Jobs in United Arab Emirates?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, non-UAE nationals require a Ministry-approved work permit and residence visa sponsored by the employer for restaurant jobs in United Arab Emirates as of 2026. The permit is valid for 2 years and requires a valid employment contract registered with MOHRE.
Q What education and experience are needed for Restaurant Jobs in United Arab Emirates?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, applicants for restaurant jobs in United Arab Emirates must be at least 18 years old with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience or a vocational certificate in hospitality as of 2026. No university degree is required for entry-level roles such as waiter or kitchen assistant.
Q What documents are needed to apply for Restaurant Jobs in United Arab Emirates?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, applicants for restaurant jobs in United Arab Emirates must submit a valid passport, 4 passport photos, attested educational certificates, and a medical fitness certificate from an approved UAE centre as of 2026. The employer registers the contract through the MOHRE portal within 60 days of arrival.
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