Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our pre-opening team at Andaz Lisbon.

Expected to open in Q2 2025, Andaz Lisbon will offer guests an exciting new luxury lifestyle hotel in the Portuguese capital – and it will represent a key milestone in Hyatt’s continued brand growth in Southern Europe. Andaz Lisbon is set to become the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Lisbon. Located in the center of Lisbon’s bustling Baixa district and situated along the main pedestrian road, Rua Augusta, the hotel will be comprised of five separate buildings, including the former offices of one of the major banks in Portugal, Banco Português de Investimento (BPI). This central building of the hotel will offer 170 guestrooms, with the surrounding four satellite buildings of the hotel offering guests various private suites to choose from. This unique Urban Resort in the city center will allow guests to fully embrace the locale and experience authentic Lisbon.

About the role

As Assistant Restaurant Manager will be responsible to assist the Restaurant Manager with the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. Responsible to assist the Restaurant Manager in managing the assigned outlet as a successful independent profit center, in line with the outlet’s operating concept and Hyatt International standards, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction while operating within budget, helping to ensure the financial success of the outlet, training, scheduling and managing the team of the outlet.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Qualifications - External

·  Ideally with a degree or equivalent qualification
·  Relevant experience in a similar role
·  Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, including servers, bartenders, and supervisors
·  Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to address issues with staff or service delivery
·  Strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences
·  Budget management, including monitoring costs, pricing strategies, and profit margins.
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
·  Quick decision-making in high-pressure environments, ensuring seamless service during busy times
·  Ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee stock levels to ensure timely availability of items
·  Pre-Opening Experience an advantage

If this sounds interesting, and a little bit like you, go ahead - click and apply! we look forward to hearing from you!

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And we offer a great range of benefits, including:

·  Long term career growth opportunities
·  A motivated and connected team
·  12 complimentary nights (per year) in other Hyatt properties around the world as well as colleague rates and discounts
·  And a company that truly cares

Be part of something bigger. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Join a company that values empathy, wellbeing, respect, integrity, experimentation, inclusion. Discover why Hyatt is consistently ranked as one of the world's best places to work