Assistant Specialty Manager – Italian Restaurant

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Specialty Manager to support the daily operations of our Italian restaurant. You will work closely with the culinary team and service staff to ensure a seamless guest experience that reflects our brand standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service flow and consistent brand standards.
• Lead, coach and motivate the service team, providing hands‑on support during service.
• Manage the floor during service, delivering warm hospitality, efficiency and quick problem‑solving.
• Coordinate with the kitchen to maintain quality, presentation and authenticity of Italian dishes.
• Handle reservations, seating plans and guest requests with attention to detail.
• Drive guest engagement and upselling of signature and seasonal dishes.
• Monitor inventory, ordering and stock levels to support seamless operations.
• Assist with scheduling, training and performance follow‑ups for the team.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and operational standards.
• Support administrative tasks such as daily reports, checklists and communication with management.

Required profile

• Proven experience in restaurant leadership, preferably in Italian or premium dining concepts.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills with a guest‑first mindset.
• Organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and dining culture is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency with POS systems.
• Competence in MS Office for reporting and scheduling.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global hospitality brand committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Career development and advancement possibilities.