Assistant Reception Manager
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About the Role
JKS Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Reception Manager for a new restaurant opening in Dubai. The role involves providing a warm welcome, managing reservations, and leading the front of house team.
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Responsibilities
- Provide a warm and genuine welcome to guests
- Deliver an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience
- Lead and inspire the front of house team
- Manage reservations and walk ins to maximise covers during service
- Handle face to face, telephone and email queries
Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar restaurant reception role in Dubai
- Prior experience as an Assistant Reception Manager, Head Receptionist or Senior Receptionist in a fast paced, quality restaurant
- Ability to welcome and interact with guests in a professional and friendly manner
- Effectively manage reservations and walk ins to maximise covers during service
- Handle face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner
Full Job Posting
Overview
- JKS Restaurants are seeking a Assistant Reception Manager to join their team for an exciting new opening in Dubai this year.
- The successful candidate will be personable, passionate and have exceptional recpetion knowledge and communication skills.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Reception Manager to join an award‑winning, critically acclaimed group, supporting a high‑profile opening.
- The restaurant will showcase one of JKS’ Michelin‑starred Indian concepts as part of the group’s continued international expansion/growth.
The Group
- JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008.
- The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 8 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants.
- The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi.
- Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George.
The Position
- As Assistant Reception Manager, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same.
- Prior experience as an Assistant Reception Manager, Head Receptionist or Senior Receptionist in a fast paced, quality restaurant.
- Welcoming and interacting with our guests in a professional and friendly manner, building rapport to encourage their repeat custom.
- Effectively managing reservations and walk ins to maximise covers during service.
- Handling face to face, telephone and email queries in a polite, professional and diplomatic manner.
Benefits & Culture
- Visas
- Medical insurance
- Restaurant discount
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