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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Role summary
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The Assistant Restaurant Manager supports the Restaurant Manager in running daily food and beverage operations at Hilton. Requirements typically include previous experience in hotel or restaurant supervision, strong knowledge of service standards, food safety, cash handling and team coordination. Good English communication, customer-service skills and the ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays are expected. The successful candidate should lead by example, maintain Hilton quality standards, handle guest concerns professionally, monitor staffing and stock levels, and help achieve revenue and guest-satisfaction targets. A hospitality qualification and experience with international hotel systems would be advantageous.
Can I work in Sri Lanka?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Only listed roles: senior managers, executive and specialty chefs, spa managers and therapists, water-sports instructors.
Watch for: Waiter, housekeeping and front-office jobs are not on the official list for foreigners.
Official source: Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority: visas for tourism staff. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Sri Lanka
Usual for Sri Lanka, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Senior staff: on site or an allowance |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals |
| Flights | Joining flight and a yearly home ticket (managers) |
| Service charge | About 10%, shared among local line staff; expat managers rarely share |
| Contract | 1 year, renewable |
| Leave | 14 days |
| Income tax | 0% up to LKR 150,000 a month, up to 36% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Hilton
Hilton is a global hospitality company operating a large portfolio of hotels and resorts across luxury, full-service, focused-service and extended-stay segments. Founded in 1919, the company is known for brands including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites and Hampton. Hilton properties focus on welcoming service, consistent operating standards, guest loyalty and responsible business practices. In Sri Lanka, Hilton Colombo is a prominent international hotel serving business travellers, leisure guests, events and diplomatic visitors. Employees generally work in a structured, multicultural environment with access to brand training, career-development opportunities and international hospitality practices. Restaurant management positions involve close cooperation with culinary, front office, housekeeping, finance and events teams, while maintaining high standards for guest experience, hygiene, staff performance and commercial results.