Premium Pan-Asian GM | Dubai Dining Leader

Fundamental Hospitality Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Fundamental Hospitality is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead Shanghai Me in Dubai, DIFC. You will own day-to-day operations, drive premium guest experience and oversee P&L, budgets and cost control.

The ideal candidate has proven GM experience in high-end dining, strong leadership, fluent English, and a track record of building high-performing teams while delivering exceptional service in Pan-Asian concepts. Dubai/UAE experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior operational leader in a high-end restaurant.
• Experience in Pan-Asian dining concepts is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record managing P&L, budgets, labour costs and overall financial performance.
• Excellent knowledge of premium dining operations, service standards and guest expectations.
• Dubai or UAE experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the day-to-day operation and overall performance of the venue.
• Lead and develop the management and operational teams, creating a culture of accountability, service excellence and teamwork.
• Ensure consistently high standards across service, food quality, guest experience and venue presentation.
• Drive revenue, profitability and commercial performance in line with business objectives.
• Take ownership of the venue P&L, budgets, forecasting, labour costs and operational expenses.
• Analyse financial and operational performance and implement action plans to improve efficiency, revenue and profitability.
• Build strong relationships with VIP guests, regular clientele and key external stakeholders.
• Ensure the venue delivers a consistently exceptional experience for guests, with a focus on service recovery and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training and performance development of the team in partnership with HR.
• Ensure compliance with all operational, licensing, health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Work with senior management on events, marketing and business development opportunities.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, cost control and supplier relationships to maintain operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement across the operation and lead by example.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

P&L management

Budgeting

English communication

Premium dining knowledge

Guest experience

Hospitality trends

Job description

Fundamental Hospitality is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead Shanghai Me in Dubai, DIFC. You will own day-to-day operations, drive premium guest experience and oversee P&L, budgets and cost control.

The ideal candidate has proven GM experience in high-end dining, strong leadership, fluent English, and a track record of building high-performing teams while delivering exceptional service in Pan-Asian concepts. Dubai/UAE experience preferred.