We are Hiring: Assistant Restaurant Manager
Who We Are
Girl & the Goose is a contemporary, premium casual dining experience with 120 seats dedicated to elevating Central American cuisine in the UAE. We combine traditional recipes with inspirations from around the world, but what truly sets us apart are the stories we tell through our food each dish shares a tale of heritage and culture.
With warm Latin hospitality at our core, guests are treated like family. We're more than just a restaurant we're a community that values teamwork, personal growth, and the joy of bringing people together through food.
Whom We Are Looking For
We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead our front-of-house team. You're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong teams, and leads with both structure and warmth. You care deeply about guest experience, team motivation, and operational excellence, and you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed.
If you're passionate about hospitality, love coaching teams, and want to be part of a brand that's putting Central American cuisine on the culinary map in Dubai, we'd love to meet you.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily service operations and support the Restaurant GM in delivering a smooth, memorable guest experience.
- Supervise and coach the FOH team, including waiters, runners, hosts, and bartenders.
- Lead service briefings, manage guest flow, and handle reservations and table allocations.
- Ensure VIP guests and regulars receive personalized attention.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of team members.
- Handle guest complaints professionally and follow up for resolution.
- Manage inventory, place FOH orders, and monitor usage and wastage.
- Assist with rostering, shift coverage, and labour cost management.
- Operate the POS system, oversee end-of-day closing, tips, discounts, and voids.
- Ensure food safety, hygiene, and municipality standards are upheld.
- Support planning and execution of in-house promotions and events.
- Monitor maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of FOH and shared spaces.
Your Key Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within premium casual or fine dining.
- Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate diverse service teams.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Confident in handling VIPs and guest feedback with diplomacy and care.
- Experience with POS systems, end-of-day procedures, and basic reporting.
- Solid understanding of stock management and ordering processes.
- Excellent spoken and written English; Spanish is a plus.
- A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and pride in presentation.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to co-lead a dynamic team and grow within a vibrant, guest-focused environment.
- A supportive, team-oriented culture that values leadership, development, and mutual success.
- Competitive compensation with a 5-day workweek.
- The chance to make a real impact by shaping guest experiences and driving loyalty.
- Ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development in a fast-paced, premium casual dining setting.
