Restaurant Manager (m/f/d) - Berlin Marriott Hotel

Managing Day-to-Day Restaurant Operations

• Supervises and manages employees.
• Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
• Maintains service and sanitation standards in restaurant, bar/lounge and room service areas.
• Conducts daily "taste panels" to educate, drive sales and create sales goals.
• Monitors appropriateness of ambiance/atmosphere (e.g., lighting, music, table-top, etc.) restaurant concept, positioning, time of day, etc.
• Monitors compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitors adherence to liquor control policies and procedures.
• Maintains and monitors all collateral, menus and guest touch points such that all are pristine and free of tears, stains and noticeable wear and tear.
• Monitors alcohol beverage service for compliance with local laws.
• Monitors compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards and procedures, including food handling and sanitation standards.
• Assists servers and hosts on the floor during meal periods and high demand times.
• Advocates sound financial/business decision making.
• Manages day-to-day operations so that customer expectations of quality and standards are meet on a daily basis.
• Recognizes good quality products and presentations.
• Supervises daily shift operations in absence of Assistant Restaurant Manager.
• Oversees the financial aspects of the department including purchasing and payment of invoices.

Fostering an Environment that Creates Exciting and Memorable Guest Experiences

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Acts as the guest service role model for the restaurants..
• Addresses guest problems and complaints.
• Meets with guests on an informal basis during meals or upon departure to obtain feedback on quality of food and beverage, service levels and overall satisfaction.
• Verifies corrective action is taken to continuously improve service results.
• Manages service delivery in outlets to ensure excellent service from point of entry to departure (e.g., greeting from hostess, speed of order taking and food and beverage delivery, fulfillment of special requests, collection of payment & invitation to return).
• Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource and Talent Management Activities

• Actively participates in the hiring process to identify the right talent to support the outlet's concept.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches or instructs others.
• Facilitates the fair and equal treatment of employees.
• Strives to improve employee retention.
• Monitors employee attendance of on-going training to understand guest expectations.
• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Encourages recognition of employees across areas of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and encourages employees do the same within the team.
• Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and the work.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others.
• Demonstrates honesty/integrity and models appropriate behaviors by leading by example and serving as a role model.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish own work.
• Monitors and maintains the productivity level of employees.
• Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.
• Manages staffing levels to meet guest service standards, operational needs, guest service, and financial objectives.
• Provides work-related training, supervising, follow-up and hands-on management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in the restaurant industry, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

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German language skills are mandatory for this position.

Additional Information

Job Number 26108955

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1, Berlin Berli 10785, Germany

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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Posted Oct 16, 2026

Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation