General Manager - Japanese Restaurant

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Leave policy

Employee benefits

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in the UAE seeks a General Manager for a high-end Japanese restaurant to lead the F&B team and drive guest experience. You will oversee service, culinary coordination, budgeting and profitability with emphasis on brand standards and VIP service.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in fine dining leadership, international exposure and sommelier knowledge, plus strong communication and people skills.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in a similar position in a fine dining environment with ~50 covers/day.
• Candidates with 2 star and 3-4 hat Gault Millau experience preferred.
• Excellent product knowledge of fine dining cuisine and budgeting.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management; WSET 2 is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office and POS software.
• International experience at trendsetting cities is a plus.
• Sommelier knowledge and leadership experience are advantageous.
• Strong leadership, management and supervisory abilities.
• Customer service oriented with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all restaurant operations, including service, culinary, people and financial performance.
• Ensure flawless execution of service standards, guest engagement and brand positioning.
• Drive revenue while controlling costs, labor productivity and profitability.
• Monitor daily performance and implement improvements.
• Coach and develop department heads and teams to high performance.
• Collaborate on menu development, promotions and guest personalization.
• Analyse guest feedback, KPIs and financial metrics to drive improvements.
• Ensure service and food quality standards are met and health/safety rules followed.
• Prepare and present regular operational and financial reports.
• Supervise scheduling, training and POS system operations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Wine knowledge

Education

Secondary school diploma

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

WSET 2

Tools

POS software

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE. Set to open in 2027, the resort will be located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will offer 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, and a beach club. It will feature multiple swimming and wading pools, water features, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

About The Position

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

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• 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.