Assistant Reception Manager

Founded in 1991, Epicurean Group is one of the leading hospitality groups in Hong Kong that owns and operates a diversified portfolio of food and beverage outlets in Hong Kong and China. With over 30 iconic restaurants and bars that are the preferred dining destinations for our guests, Epicurean Group is a leader in the development, management and operation of innovative food and beverage concepts, offering a diverse cuisine selection including Continental, International, Japanese, Mexican, Spanish and Chinese concepts. Popular brands include The Peak Lookout, Pica Pica, BÀRBAR, KAKURE, El Taquero, IZA IZAKAYA, Ship Kee (awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023), Xia Fei Fei and Xiao Wang Beef Noodle. Jimmy’s Kitchen is seeking an organised, guest-focused Assistant Reception Manager to support the smooth day-to-day operation of our high-volume restaurant reception and reservations function. The successful candidate will lead by example in delivering warm, efficient and polished guest service, while coordinating closely with restaurant operations, events and marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Support the Reception Manager in overseeing daily front-of-house reception, reservations, seating plans and guest-flow operations
• Ensure every guest receives a professional, warm and timely welcome, from reservation enquiry through to departure
• Manage table allocation and waitlists effectively during high-volume service periods, balancing guest preferences with operational requirements
• Handle telephone, email, online and third-party platform reservations, enquiries, amendments and cancellations accurately
• Operate the POS system confidently and ensure reservation, guest-profile is correctly maintained
• Monitor and manage third-party reservation and dining platforms, responding promptly to bookings, guest requests and relevant feedback
• Maintain backend inventory records for reception-related materials, menus, stationery and guest collateral as required
• Support the coordination of private events, group bookings and special occasions, including guest communication, menu confirmation, operational handovers and event-day execution
• Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure menus, promotional materials and guest communications are accurate and up to date across both printed and online channels
• Assist with menu updates, proofreading, pricing checks and coordination of online menu uploads across relevant platforms
• Maintain accurate guest notes and preferences to support personalised service and effective guest-relation management
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly, escalating matters where necessary
• Train, coach and supervise reception team members, ensuring consistent standards in grooming, communication and service
• Prepare daily reservation reports, guest lists and relevant operational updates for the management team
• Ensure the reception area remains organised, welcoming and aligned with Jimmy’s Kitchen brand standards Requirements
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant working experience in a large-scale Western restaurant or high-volume dining outlet
• Experience in hotel restaurants or fine-dining establishments is preferred
• Strong knowledge of POS systems, reservation platforms, third-party dining platforms and backend inventory reservations processes
• Experience coordinating group bookings, private events or restaurant functions is an advantage
• Excellent guest-service mindset, communication skills and attention to detail
• Able to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong leadership potential and ability to guide and motivate a reception team
• Fluent spoken and written English is essential
• Cantonese speaking is preferred; Mandarin speaking will be an added advantage
• Flexible to work weekends and public holidays as required by restaurant operations
• Available to join at the earliest opportunity Benefits
• 8-Day Off/Month
• 10-14 Days Annual Leave
• Duty Meal
• Medical Subsidization
• Discretionary Bonus Attractive remuneration and fringe benefits will be offered to the right candidates. Interested parties, please provide resume with current and expected salary by clicking “Apply Now” We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications received will be used strictly for selection purposes only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within the Epicurean Group. Unsuccessful applications will be destroyed after 6 months.