Luxury Restaurant Manager — Fine Dining, VIP Service

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in AED (Dirhams)

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Other employee benefits

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in the UAE is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the resort's Food & Beverage team. You will oversee daily shifts, ensure Forbes 5 Star standards, manage cost controls, and collaborate with the kitchen to optimize guest experience.

The role requires 2-3 years of leadership in fine dining, luxury hotel experience, and strong wine knowledge. You will coach supervisors, schedule trainings, and drive guest satisfaction for VIPs and media events.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years leadership experience in fine dining, ideally 50+ covers/day.
• Experience in Michelin recognized or Gault Millau restaurants preferred.
• Strong product knowledge of cuisine style and wine; WSET 2 preferred.
• Working knowledge of budgeting basics, allergen management, and food safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management an advantage; WSET 2.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily shifts to SOPs, ensuring consistency, timeliness, and mise en place readiness.
• Operate cost effectively within budgets; support GM in cost control, labor scheduling, inventory, and cash handling.
• Help develop and implement strategies to maximize revenue, seat utilization, and productivity.
• Coordinate with kitchen on menu availability, dietary needs, pacing, and specials.
• Oversee reservations, waitlist, and floor plans to optimize turn times and guest flow.
• Prepare and present daily shift reports; escalate issues and propose solutions to the GM.
• Support restaurant administration (timekeeping, petty cash, incident logs, stock counts).
• Assist and carry out tasks assigned by the General Manager and leadership.
• Maintain Forbes 5 Star standards; conduct table touches and follow ups.
• Handle complaints and recovery promptly to guest satisfaction, involving the GM when appropriate.
• Provide personalized service to VIPs and Media guests, coordinating with PR/VIP Services as needed.
• Provide day to day supervision, direction, and coaching to supervisors, captains, and service teams.
• Work with F&B Trainer and GM to schedule training plans and maintain updated SOPs.
• Adhere to Company policies, Code of Conduct, and maintain a professional appearance.
• Follow health & safety and food hygiene standards; champion safe work practices.
• Participate in sustainability initiatives (Reduce, reuse, recycle).

Skills

Leadership

Fine dining

Wine knowledge

Budgeting basics

Allergen management

Food safety

MS Office

POS software

Multilingual

International exposure

Education

Secondary school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management

WSET 2

Tools

POS software

MS Office

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island in the UAE is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the resort's Food & Beverage team. You will oversee daily shifts, ensure Forbes 5 Star standards, manage cost controls, and collaborate with the kitchen to optimize guest experience.

The role requires 2-3 years of leadership in fine dining, luxury hotel experience, and strong wine knowledge. You will coach supervisors, schedule trainings, and drive guest satisfaction for VIPs and media events.