Assistant General Manager - Fine Dining
Posted date [2026-08-04]
(ID: 49087)
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Atlantis Dubai is located at the centre of the famous Palm Island, in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, Dubai. The resort truly embodies an integrated entertainment destination concept with its innovative awe-inspiring experiences across stay, food & beverage, nightlife, attractions and wellness. |
Job Description and Requirements
Assistant General Manager - Fine DiningJob Snapshot
Role: Assistant General Manager - Fine Dining
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Restaurant Management
Experience: 3-5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Assistant General Manager - Fine Dining position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a restaurant leadership opportunity within the Hospitality industry. Atlantis The Palm seeks an experienced manager to drive guest satisfaction, lead service teams, control food and labor costs, share profit-and-loss accountability, and support the long-term commercial development of a fine-dining outlet.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Restaurant Management
Salary: AED 18000-30000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Assistant General Manager supports every major aspect of full-service restaurant operations. The position combines visible shift leadership with
team recruitment, training, guest-relationship development, financial controls, performance management, marketing support, safety, cleanliness, and consistent implementation of Atlantis standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead daily restaurant operations and maintain exceptional service standards.
* Remain visible during service and engage proactively with guests.
* Monitor satisfaction and respond promptly to concerns.
* Compile guest feedback and develop practical improvement plans.
* Build and maintain a guest database that supports repeat visits.
* Develop personalized relationships with regular and high-value guests.
* Run shifts efficiently while maintaining service flow and restaurant presentation.
* Delegate assignments clearly across the management team.
* Coach managers and colleagues toward deadlines and performance objectives.
* Monitor KPIs and provide regular performance feedback.
* Guide the team in ethical upselling and revenue-enhancement techniques.
* Ensure employees understand the restaurant\'s order of service.
* Support colleagues during service to ensure guest needs are fulfilled.
* Recruit and retain high-performing restaurant employees.
* Coordinate vacancies, interviews, and candidate selection with Human Resources.
* Prepare candidate profiles according to company requirements.
* Support onboarding, training, learning, and career development.
* Maintain accountability for food costs and labor costs.
* Share responsibility for outlet profit-and-loss performance.
* Review operating results and implement corrective actions.
* Protect food quality, safety, cleanliness, and workplace standards.
* Ensure company policies and operating procedures are followed.
* Act as a credible ambassador for Atlantis Dubai.
* Develop short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans for the outlet.
* Support restaurant marketing and business-development priorities.
* Strengthen outlet standards and management capability.
* Build positive relationships with other departments and business partners.
* Resolve workplace and operational conflict using sound judgment.
* Maintain a professional, constructive, and solution-focused culture.
Ideal Profile
* Between 3 and 5 years of experience in a comparable restaurant-management position.
* Proven background within a fine-dining operation.
* Direct profit-and-loss responsibility is required.
* An equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience may be considered.
* Strong understanding of full-service restaurant operations.
* Experienced in food-cost, labor-cost, and revenue management.
* Proven ability to recruit, train, coach, and retain strong teams.
* Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-management capabilities.
* Comfortable engaging effectively with all levels of management.
* Able to influence colleagues through expertise, trust, and professional credibility.
* Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and achieve constructive outcomes.
* Calm and decisive when working under pressure.
* Sound judgment in demanding or high-stress situations.
* Guest-focused, commercially aware, and committed to service excellence.
* Flexible regarding evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
Skills Set
* Fine-dining management
* Restaurant operations
* Guest satisfaction
* Guest-database development
* Service standards
* Shift management
* Profit-and-loss management
* Food-cost control
* Labor-cost control
* Revenue growth
* Upselling
* KPI management
* Team recruitment
* Employee retention
* Training and coaching
* Performance feedback
* Restaurant marketing
* Business planning
* Safety and cleanliness
* Conflict resolution
* Relationship management
* Cross-department collaboration
* Decision-making
* Brand representation
Why Join Us
Atlantis offers a competitive tax-free salary in UAE Dirhams, comprehensive health insurance with dental coverage, annual flights home, life insurance, incentive opportunities, food and beverage privileges, and discounted rates across Kerzner properties. Restaurant leaders also gain access to international training, internal progression, career mobility, and experience within a globally recognized luxury dining portfolio.
About the Company
Atlantis The Palm is a luxury destination on Dubai\'s Palm Jumeirah and part of Kerzner International. The resort features 1544 rooms and suites, acclaimed celebrity-chef and Michelin-starred restaurants, marine attractions, aquatic entertainment, and extensive leisure experiences. More than 6000 colleagues from 129 nationalities support its guest service and large-scale resort operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead daily restaurant operations and maintain exceptional service standards.
* Remain visible during service and engage proactively with guests.
* Monitor satisfaction and respond promptly to concerns.
* Compile guest feedback and develop practical improvement plans.
* Build and maintain a guest database that supports repeat visits.
* Develop personalized relationships with regular and high-value guests.
* Run shifts efficiently while maintaining service flow and restaurant presentation.
* Delegate assignments clearly across the management team.
* Coach managers and colleagues toward deadlines and performance objectives.
* Monitor KPIs and provide regular performance feedback.
* Guide the team in ethical upselling and revenue-enhancement techniques.
* Ensure employees understand the restaurant\'s order of service.
* Support colleagues during service to ensure guest needs are fulfilled.
* Recruit and retain high-performing restaurant employees.
* Coordinate vacancies, interviews, and candidate selection with Human Resources.
* Prepare candidate profiles according to company requirements.
* Support onboarding, training, learning, and career development.
* Maintain accountability for food costs and labor costs.
* Share responsibility for outlet profit-and-loss performance.
* Review operating results and implement corrective actions.
* Protect food quality, safety, cleanliness, and workplace standards.
* Ensure company policies and operating procedures are followed.
* Act as a credible ambassador for Atlantis Dubai.
* Develop short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans for the outlet.
* Support restaurant marketing and business-development priorities.
* Strengthen outlet standards and management capability.
* Build positive relationships with other departments and business partners.
* Resolve workplace and operational conflict using sound judgment.
* Maintain a professional, constructive, and solution-focused culture.
Ideal Profile
* Between 3 and 5 years of experience in a comparable restaurant-management position.
* Proven background within a fine-dining operation.
* Direct profit-and-loss responsibility is required.
* An equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience may be considered.
* Strong understanding of full-service restaurant operations.
* Experienced in food-cost, labor-cost, and revenue management.
* Proven ability to recruit, train, coach, and retain strong teams.
* Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-management capabilities.
* Comfortable engaging effectively with all levels of management.
* Able to influence colleagues through expertise, trust, and professional credibility.
* Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and achieve constructive outcomes.
* Calm and decisive when working under pressure.
* Sound judgment in demanding or high-stress situations.
* Guest-focused, commercially aware, and committed to service excellence.
* Flexible regarding evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
Skills Set
* Fine-dining management
* Restaurant operations
* Guest satisfaction
* Guest-database development
* Service standards
* Shift management
* Profit-and-loss management
* Food-cost control
* Labor-cost control
* Revenue growth
* Upselling
* KPI management
* Team recruitment
* Employee retention
* Training and coaching
* Performance feedback
* Restaurant marketing
* Business planning
* Safety and cleanliness
* Conflict resolution
* Relationship management
* Cross-department collaboration
* Decision-making
* Brand representation
Why Join Us
Atlantis offers a competitive tax-free salary in UAE Dirhams, comprehensive health insurance with dental coverage, annual flights home, life insurance, incentive opportunities, food and beverage privileges, and discounted rates across Kerzner properties. Restaurant leaders also gain access to international training, internal progression, career mobility, and experience within a globally recognized luxury dining portfolio.
About the Company
Atlantis The Palm is a luxury destination on Dubai\'s Palm Jumeirah and part of Kerzner International. The resort features 1544 rooms and suites, acclaimed celebrity-chef and Michelin-starred restaurants, marine attractions, aquatic entertainment, and extensive leisure experiences. More than 6000 colleagues from 129 nationalities support its guest service and large-scale resort operations.
