General Manager, Japanese Fine Dining – Resort

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Leave policy

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island seeks a General Manager - Japanese Restaurant to lead all aspects of a fine dining operation within its UAE resort. The role focuses on service, culinary alignment, people leadership, and financial performance to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate combines 3–4 years in fine dining, international exposure, strong budgeting acumen, and sommelier knowledge. A bachelor’s in hospitality management or WSET 2 is advantageous, with MS Office and POS

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

People management

Hospitality industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management

WSET 2

Secondary school diploma

Tools

MS Office

POS software

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island seeks a General Manager - Japanese Restaurant to lead all aspects of a fine dining operation within its UAE resort. The role focuses on service, culinary alignment, people leadership, and financial performance to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate combines 3–4 years in fine dining, international exposure, strong budgeting acumen, and sommelier knowledge. A bachelor’s in hospitality management or WSET 2 is advantageous, with MS Office and POS