The Assistant Outlet Manager is the highest FOH authority on site and is fully accountable for daily restaurant operations, service quality, and front-of-house team performance. This role requires strong floor leadership, hands-on service management, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, tourist-heavy environment while catering equally to local customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations & Floor Management
- Oversee daily FOH operations including opening, closing, and late shifts (up to 11.00pm)
- Act as the person-in-charge (PIC) during shifts, ensuring smooth service flow and issue resolution
- Coordinate closely with the Executive Chef to align service timing and guest experience
- Monitor cleanliness, ambience, and overall dining experience
People Management
- Lead, schedule, and supervise FOH team (service crew, cashiers, runners)
- Conduct on-the-job coaching, service briefings, and performance monitoring
- Handle customer feedback, complaints, and service recovery professionally
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of FOH staff
Customer Experience
- Deliver consistent service standards suitable for both tourists and local customers
- Communicate confidently with English-speaking guests; manage expectations clearly
- Handle non-halal concept communication tactfully when required
Sales, Cost & Compliance
- Drive upselling, promotions, and table-turn efficiency
- Monitor wastage, breakage, and basic cost controls on the FOH side
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs, safety standards, and local regulations
Requirements:
Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in F&B operations
- At least 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant manager role
- Experience in restaurant / casual dining / pizzeria is highly preferred
Skills & Attributes
- Strong floor presence and leadership mindset
- Comfortable working without a Restaurant Manager on site
- Able to handle late shifts and weekend operations
- Good command of English (added advantage due to tourist traffic)
- Calm under pressure, service-oriented, and solutions-driven
Other Conditions
- Comfortable working in a non-halal restaurant
- Willing to work in Petaling Street (busy, tourist-dense area)
- Latest shift ends at 11.00pm
Job Type: Contract
Pay: RM3,500.00 - RM4,500.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working in a non-halal F&B environment where pork and alcohol may be served or handled?
- What is your expected monthly salary?
- What is your current notice period, and when would you be available to start?
- Are you comfortable working at our outlet location?
Work Location: In person