Assistant Reception Manager

Salary - Competitive

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience in a similar restaurant reception role in Dubai

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.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group.

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.

If you have experience in the following, then we want to hear from you:

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

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. Benefits include but are not limited to -

Visas

Medical insurance

Restaurant discount