General Manager - Japanese Restaurant

Wynn Al Marjan Island; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Employee benefits

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah seeks a General Manager for its Japanese restaurant to lead service, culinary operations, people management, and financial performance. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in a fine dining GM role with an average of 50 covers daily, strong budgeting skills, and holds a hospitality degree; WSET 2 is a plus, with UAE experience highly regarded.

We offer an attractive salary in AED, healthcare, life insurance and incentive programs as part of a competitive

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in a similar GM role in fine dining.
• Experience with an average of 50 covers per day.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management is an advantage; WSET 2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all restaurant operations, including service, culinary, people, and financial performance.
• Ensure flawless service standards, guest engagement, and brand positioning.
• Drive revenue while controlling costs, labor, and profitability.
• Mentor department heads and guide team to a performance-driven culture.
• Collaborate on menu development, promotions, and guest personalization.
• Monitor KPIs and financial metrics to drive improvements.
• Ensure health, safety, licensing, and hygiene compliance.
• Prepare and present regular operational and financial reports.
• Provide personalized service to VIP guests.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Guest service

POS systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

WSET 2

Secondary school diploma

Tools

MS Office

POS software

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE. Set to open in 2027, the resort will belocated50 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 Restaurantto join the resort’s Food & Beverage team.

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.

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 sseeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.