Restaurant Manager

Role summary

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The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the resort’s restaurant, including service standards, guest satisfaction, staffing, scheduling, training, stock control, and cost management. Candidates should have several years of food and beverage or restaurant supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and good knowledge of hospitality procedures. Experience in an international hotel or resort is preferred. Excellent English communication, professional presentation, problem-solving ability, and confidence handling guest concerns are expected. Familiarity with point-of-sale systems, food safety, budgeting, and staff development will be valuable. The successful candidate should be service-focused, commercially aware, adaptable, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, and public holidays in a busy resort environment.

About the employer

Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa is an upscale Marriott International resort located on Phuket’s quieter northwestern coast near Mai Khao Beach. The property combines contemporary Thai design with a relaxed beachfront setting and offers guest rooms, villas, restaurants, bars, a spa, swimming facilities, and event spaces. As part of the Renaissance Hotels brand, it focuses on distinctive local experiences, thoughtful service, and helping guests discover the character of the destination. The resort serves international leisure travelers, families, couples, and corporate or event groups. Employees typically work in a multicultural hospitality environment with access to Marriott’s global standards, training resources, and career opportunities. The operation places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, food and beverage quality, sustainability, and creating memorable experiences inspired by Phuket’s culture and surroundings.

Working in Thailand

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and a major tourism hub, with job opportunities in hotels, restaurants, wellness, travel services, diving, retail, and events. The north is quieter and more resort-focused, while areas such as Patong, Kata, and Phuket Town offer busier nightlife, dining, and local life. Thai culture values politeness, respect, hospitality, and appropriate dress at temples and community places. The lifestyle is generally warm and outdoors-oriented, with beaches, island trips, markets, gyms, and an international food scene, although traffic and seasonal weather can be challenging. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and Thai work permit before legally working; requirements depend on nationality and role. Employers may assist with paperwork, accommodation, meals, health insurance, or transport, but benefits vary. Relocation planning should include housing, transport, insurance, and rainy-season costs.