Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Restaurant Manager supports the daily operation of the restaurant, ensuring excellent guest service, smooth staff coordination, and compliance with Four Seasons standards. Candidates should have hospitality experience, preferably in an upscale hotel or resort, strong knowledge of food and beverage service, and confident communication skills in English. Supervisory experience, a professional presentation, sound problem-solving ability, and familiarity with point-of-sale and restaurant procedures are expected. The role involves supervising employees, managing guest requests and complaints, supporting training, monitoring service quality, assisting with scheduling and stock control, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential.

Company Info

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognized luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and private residences in major destinations worldwide. Founded in 1961, the company is known for highly personalized service, elegant properties, and strong attention to guest experience. Four Seasons Resort Langkawi is located on Malaysia’s northwest island of Langkawi, surrounded by rainforest, beaches, and the Andaman Sea. The resort offers luxury accommodation, restaurants, spa facilities, and extensive leisure experiences. Four Seasons places strong emphasis on employee development, teamwork, cultural respect, and service excellence. Team members generally work in an international environment and may receive benefits such as meals, accommodation or housing support, training, medical coverage, and service-charge participation, depending on the position and employment terms.

Destination Guide

Langkawi is a relaxed Malaysian island known for beaches, rainforest, mangroves, waterfalls, island-hopping, and duty-free shopping. Hospitality provides many opportunities, particularly in luxury resorts, restaurants, spas, watersports, housekeeping, engineering, and guest services. Local culture combines Malay traditions with Chinese, Indian, and international influences; modest dress and respectful conduct are appreciated outside resort areas. Life is quieter than in Kuala Lumpur, with lower day-to-day costs but fewer urban amenities. International employees normally need a Malaysian employment pass or work permit arranged and sponsored by the employer; working on a tourist entry is not permitted. Employers usually guide the application, medical checks, and documentation. Relocating staff should confirm accommodation, transport, insurance, tax, service charge, contract duration, and leave entitlements before accepting an offer. Langkawi International Airport provides convenient connections to mainland Malaysia and selected international destinations.