Luxury Center Bar GM: Guest Experience & Operations

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a General Manager Center Bar to lead the Center Bar as part of the resort’s Food & Beverage team. You will oversee operations, staff development, and guest experiences, ensuring alignment with Wynn luxury standards.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in luxury F&B leadership, with 3–5 years in a senior management role overseeing large venues. Strong beverage expertise, budgeting, and hospitality systems acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive F&B leadership in luxury hotels, integrated resorts, or premium hospitality environments
• 3–5 years in a senior management role overseeing large-scale venue operations
• Strong expertise in beverage-led operations including premium cocktails, spirits, wines, and luxury service standards
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams and drive high-performance culture
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, payroll, and revenue optimization
• Experience with POS systems, inventory management, purchasing, scheduling, and hospitality operating systems
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, hygiene standards and responsible alcohol service practices
• Exceptional guest engagement and service recovery skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and hospitality management software
• Flexible to work varied schedules including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operation and performance of Center Bar to ensure guest experiences, service excellence, and Wynn luxury standards
• Drive business performance by managing revenue, profitability, labor productivity, beverage costs, and operational efficiency
• Provide leadership coaching and development to management and service teams
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, succession planning, and talent development
• Ensure highest standards of beverage quality, service delivery, venue presentation, and guest satisfaction
• Build and maintain relationships with VIP guests and resolve complex guest concerns
• Collaborate with Beverage, Culinary, Finance, Marketing, HR, Security, and Resort Operations teams
• Monitor business performance via financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with policies, HACCP, safety regulations, and responsible alcohol service
• Lead special events and strategic initiatives while representing Center Bar in leadership meetings
• Maintain visible leadership presence to ensure readiness and Wynn standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership

Skills

Leadership

Beverage operations

Financial management

Guest engagement

Communication

Education

Hospitality management degree

Tools

POS systems

Hospitality management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a General Manager Center Bar to lead the Center Bar as part of the resort’s Food & Beverage team. You will oversee operations, staff development, and guest experiences, ensuring alignment with Wynn luxury standards.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in luxury F&B leadership, with 3–5 years in a senior management role overseeing large venues. Strong beverage expertise, budgeting, and hospitality systems acumen are essential.