Assistant Manager, Jaan

Assistant Manager – JAAN by Kirk Westaway

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Exceptional Michelin-Star Guest Experiences

• Lead the dining room team in delivering personalized, intuitive and memorable guest experiences aligned with Michelin-star and luxury hospitality standards.
• Drive service excellence through attention to detail, anticipation of guest needs and effective service recovery.
• Maintain compliance with LQA standards, Accor luxury service culture and restaurant service rituals.
• Build strong relationships with returning guests, VIPs and loyalty members.

Oversee Fine Dining Operations

• Manage daily restaurant operations, reservations, service flow, staffing deployment and outlet readiness.
• Collaborate closely with the Culinary and Sommelier teams to ensure seamless execution of the guest journey.
• Uphold the highest standards of presentation, cleanliness, food safety and operational excellence.
• Conduct daily briefings, coaching sessions and ongoing service training.

Drive Business Performance

• Monitor labour productivity, operating costs and revenue performance to achieve financial targets.
• Support menu engineering, upselling initiatives and guest engagement strategies to maximize profitability.
• Analyse guest feedback and operational metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Lead, Develop & Inspire the Team

• Coach, mentor and develop service professionals to deliver consistent world‑class hospitality.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous learning.
• Support recruitment, talent development and succession planning within the outlet.

Collaborate as a Hotel Leadership Partner

• Work closely with internal departments to ensure seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences.
• Champion workplace safety, compliance and luxury service standards.
• Act as a role model and ambassador for JAAN, Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a fine dining, luxury restaurant, or upscale hotel environment.
• Experience within a Michelin‑starred, award‑winning, or luxury hospitality setting is highly preferred.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and luxury service standards.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage guests and colleagues at all levels.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making and conflict resolution skills.
• Commercially aware with an understanding of operational and financial performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and what we really hope to achieve is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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