Restaurant Manager - Buddha Bar

Restaurant Manager - Buddha Bar

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company
Marriott International, Inc
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Marriott Careers

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

Areas of responsibility include Restaurants/Bars and Room Service, if applicable. Supervises daily restaurant operations and assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards and assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility. Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements plan.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years 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 related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Day-to-Day Operations

• Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

• Maintains service and sanitation standards in restaurant, bar/lounge and room service areas.

• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

Leading Food and Beverage Team

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.

• Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.

• Ensures compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards and procedures by training, supervising, follow-up and hands on management.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

• Ensures staff understands local, state and Federal liquor laws.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

• Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Monitors alcohol beverage service in compliance with local laws.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Manages day-to-day operations, ensures the quality, standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Acts as the guest service role model for the restaurants, sets a good example of excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Handles guest problems and complaints.

• Meets with guests on an informal basis during meals or upon departure to obtain feedback on quality of food and beverage, service levels and overall satisfaction.

• Ensures corrective action is taken to continuously improve service results.

• Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Manages service delivery in outlets to ensure excellent service from point of entry to departure (e.g., greeting from hostess, speed of order taking and food and beverage delivery, fulfillment of special requests, collection of payment & invitation to return).

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches or instructs others.

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably. Strives to improve employee retention.

• Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.

• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Ensures recognition is taking place across areas of responsibility.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Assists servers and hosts on the floor during meal periods and high demand times.

• Recognizes good quality products and presentations.

• Supervises daily shift operations in absence of Assistant Restaurant Manager.

• Oversees the financial aspects of the department including purchasing and payment of invoices.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in United Arab Emirates

Q What are the maximum working hours and overtime pay rates for restaurant workers in UAE?
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, private sector workers including restaurant staff cannot exceed 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week. Overtime remuneration is 25% above normal hourly wage, increasing to 50% for work between 10 PM and 4 AM. During Ramadan 2026, daily hours reduce to 6 maximum.
Q How much annual leave, sick leave, and end-of-service gratuity for restaurant jobs in UAE?
Employees receive 30 days paid annual leave after 1 year of service. Sick leave totals 90 days per year: 15 days full pay, 30 days half pay, 45 days no pay. End-of-service gratuity equals 21 days basic salary per year for first 5 years, 30 days thereafter, calculated on last basic salary.
Q What is the process and cost for work permit for foreign restaurant workers in UAE?
Employers apply via MOHRE portal for work permit costing AED 250, valid 60 days for entry and job placement. Follow with medical fitness test AED 320 and residence visa processing AED 370 for 2-year validity. Full process completes in 5-10 working days.
Q What documents are required to apply for a restaurant job contract in UAE?
Submit passport copy valid for 6 months, 4 recent photos, medical fitness certificate, and proof of experience or qualifications. Employer attests the contract electronically on MOHRE for AED 200 fee. Approval granted within 48 hours.
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