Full job description

InterContinental Abu Dhabi is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our vibrant Belgian Sports Bar, a fast-paced outlet known for live sports screenings, premium beverages, and high-volume service.

This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in an energetic environment, leads by example on the floor, and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly do:

• Support the Restaurant Manager in the daily operations of the Belgian Sports Bar, ensuring smooth and efficient service at all times
• Lead and supervise the service team on the floor, especially during peak hours, live sports events, and promotions
• Ensure exceptional guest experience, handling guest feedback, concerns, and service recovery professionally
• Drive sales performance through upselling, promotions, and active guest engagement
• Maintain brand standards, service quality, and consistency in line with InterContinental and outlet guidelines
• Assist with staff scheduling, attendance monitoring, and productivity management
• Support in training, coaching, and motivating the team to maintain high performance and engagement
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and food safety standards
• Assist in inventory control, stock management, and cost control initiatives
• Coordinate closely with Kitchen, Bar, and other departments to ensure seamless operations

What we need from you:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role within a high-volume restaurant, sports bar, or casual dining outlet
• Strong operational knowledge of F&B service, bar operations, and guest handling
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, especially during peak periods
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills
• Guest-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, public holidays, and match days
• Experience within international hotel brands is an advantage
• Knowledge of POS systems and basic administrative reporting

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