Accor: Assistant Manager - Restaurant & Bar — Chennai, TN, India

About Accor

Accor operates in hospitality through hotels, restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Its employer material describes a collection of brands with different identities and a common focus on guest experiences. The business therefore brings together the service and operational functions needed to run hospitality venues, rather than offering one uniform hotel product. Its recruitment introduction emphasises opportunities across professions within hotels and other hospitality settings, reflecting the range of work involved in delivering those experiences.

The position and its setting

Accor lists Assistant Manager - Restaurant & Bar in Chennai, TN, India, under reference REF111157S. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 6 August 2026
• Brands: AccorHotel

Responsibilities and work described

• We are seeking an experienced and Restaurant Manager to lead our restaurant operations in Chennai, India
• As the Restaurant Manager, you will be the driving force behind creating guest experiences while ensuring smooth, efficient operations
• Oversee all aspects of the restaurant, lead and develop your team, and drive profitability through strategic decision-making and operational excellence
• Your passion for hospitality, combined with your leadership acumen, will set the tone for a thriving restaurant environment where guests feel welcomed and staff feel empowered
• Leadership: and manage all restaurant operations, ensuring consistent delivery of guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of service quality
• Oversee team performance, provide coaching and mentorship, and foster a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and recognizes individual contributions
• Management: P&L responsibilities, including budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and revenue optimization to drive profitability
• Development: and implement menu strategies, pricing structures, and promotional initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership
• Create and manage staff schedules, ensuring optimal coverage while maintaining labor cost efficiency and team satisfaction
• Maintenance: composure and make decisive decisions during high-pressure situations, prioritizing tasks effectively to keep operations running smoothly
• Building: and nurture relationships with vendors, suppliers, and external partners, ensuring reliable service and favorable terms
• Monitoring: and analyze key operational metrics, using data-driven insights to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions
• Quality / delivery: compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and secure restaurant environment
• Research / execution: regular staff training programs focused on service excellence, product knowledge, and operational procedures
• Address guest concerns with empathy and professionalism, resolving issues promptly to maintain satisfaction and loyalty
• Collaboration: with cross-functional teams and senior management to align restaurant operations with organizational goals and vision

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar leadership role in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Demonstrated expertise in P&L management, financial analysis, cost control, and inventory management
• Understanding: food and beverage operations, menu development, and pricing strategies
• Leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure
• Proficiency: time management and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge: health, safety, and sanitation regulations relevant to food service operations
• Customer service excellence with a genuine commitment to creating memorable guest experiences
• Analyze data and use insights to drive operational improvements and business growth
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills for managing team dynamics and vendor relationships
• Proficiency: restaurant management software and point-of-sale (POS) systems
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior management
• Work ethic, resilience, and a positive attitude even during challenging situations

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Chennai, TN, India

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Assistant Manager - Restaurant & Bar vacancy is not an offer for reference REF111157S; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

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How to apply to Accor

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Accor posting below and match the title and reference REF111157S.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Chennai, TN, India position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Practical preparation: compliance

Compliance experience should identify the business process, applicable internal controls and the work you performed. Explain evidence gathering, review, escalation or remediation where those were part of your role.

Relevant skills

• compliance
• training
• inventory
• hospitality
• guest services
• menu planning
• pricing
• customer support
• food and beverage
• communication