General Manager - Italian & Seafood Restaurant

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in UAE is seeking a General Manager for its Italian & Seafood Restaurant. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in fine dining with strong leadership and customer service skills. This role offers an attractive salary in AED, along with healthcare and other employee benefits. The successful candidate will lead restaurant operations, drive top-line revenue, and maintain high service standards while managing a dedicated team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar position in fine dining.
• Experience in 2 star and 3-4 hat Gault Millau restaurants preferred.
• International experience in major cities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations, ensuring service and food quality.
• Drive revenue while controlling costs.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Excellent communication

Product knowledge of fine dining

Interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

Sommelier certification

Tools

MS Office

POS software

Job description

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island

On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in Spring 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theater, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan is currently seeking a General Manager - Italian & Seafood Restaurant to join the resort’s Food & Beverage team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of restaurant operations, including service, culinary, people, and financial performance.
• Ensure the flawless execution of service standards, guest engagement, and brand positioning.
• Drive top-line revenue while controlling costs, labour productivity, and maximizing profitability.
• Monitor daily performance and implement improvements where needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop department heads and team members to build a performance-driven culture.
• Collaborate with culinary and bar leaders on menu development, promotions, and guest personalization.
• Analyse guest feedback, operational KPIs, and financial metrics to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all service and food quality standards are consistently met.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, licensing, and hygiene regulations.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and guest confidentiality.
• Manage inventory, equipment, and resources effectively.
• Prepare and present regular operational and financial reports.
• Supervise scheduling, training, and POS system operations.
• Provide personalized service to VIP guests and regular patrons.
• Coach, motivate, and evaluate team members on a regular basis throughout the calendar year.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar position in a fine dining with an average of at least 50 covers a day.
• Candidates with 2 star and 3-4 hat Gault Millau restaurants will be preferred.
• Excellent product knowledge of fine dining cuisine specific to the type of restaurant and budgeting.
• Secondary school diploma or above; bachelor’s degree in hospitality management an advantage and WSET 2.
• Proficient in MS Office and POS software.
• International experience in trendsetting places such as Tokyo, London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and Shanghai a great advantage.
• Passion and knowledge for service, food and wine with Sommelier certification an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, management and supervisory abilities.
• Customer service orientated, excellent communicator and good interpersonal skills.

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits. The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicant(s) seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.