Reception Manager - Greek Restaurant

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Leave policy

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in the UAE seeks a Reception Manager - Greek Restaurant to lead front-of-house operations for a luxury Greek dining venue. You will manage reservations, guest preferences, VIP arrangements, and service pacing to deliver an elevated arrival experience consistent with Wynn and Forbes standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in high-end hospitality, fluency in English, and a track record of supervising reception teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on reception/front-of-house experience in luxury hospitality
• Fluent English; professional guest communications
• Multilingual ability valued (Arabic, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Italian)
• Experience in international hospitality environments preferred
• Familiarity with Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star service standards and SevenRooms is preferred
• Proven leadership and people-management skills

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-arrival guest communications, reservations, preferences, VIP requests
• Review guest profiles to deliver personalized service
• Coordinate VIP experiences with management, culinary and service teams
• Deliver warm, polished arrival experience aligned with Wynn and Forbes standards
• Oversee reservations, waitlists, walk-ins via systems like SevenRooms
• Lead and develop the reception team in guest engagement and service pacing
• Conduct daily briefings on reservations and VIPs
• Capture guest feedback and support service recovery and continuous improvement

Skills

Fluent English

Multilingual (Arabic, French, Spanish,

SevenRooms

Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star standards

Tools

SevenRooms

Forbes Travel Guide

Job description

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island

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 Island is currently seeking a Reception Manager - Greek Restaurant to join the resort’s Food & Beverage team.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage pre-arrival guest communication, reservations, preferences, special requests, and VIP arrangements.
• Review guest profiles and histories to anticipate individual needs and deliver personalized service.
• Coordinate special occasions and VIP experiences with management, culinary, and service teams.
• Deliver a warm, polished, and personalized arrival experience aligned with Wynn and Forbes Travel Guide standards.
• Personally recognize and manage VIP, repeat, and high-profile guests, ensuring a seamless handover to the service team.
• Oversee reservations, waitlists, walk-ins, and queue management through systems such as SevenRooms.
• Collaborate with floor and culinary teams to optimize seating flow, occupancy, and guest waiting times.
• Lead, schedule, coach, and develop the reception team in guest engagement, conflict resolution, system proficiency, and Forbes service standards.
• Conduct daily briefings on reservations, VIPs, special requests, and service pacing while reinforcing anticipatory, guest-centric service.
• Capture guest preferences and feedback, support service recovery and post-visit follow-up, and use insights to continuously improve the guest experience.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience managing reception or front-of-house operations in a high-end restaurant, luxury hotel, or hospitality setting.
• Demonstrated fluency in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests, employees, and management at all times.
• Advanced proficiency in an additional language - such as Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, or Italian - is highly valued to enhance guest interactions and support a diverse clientele.
• Background in international hospitality environments or multicultural reception teams is preferred, showcasing adaptability and global service standards.
• Experience with Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star service standards and familiarity with SevenRooms is preferred.
• Proven excellence in communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, essential for supervising reception employees, resolving guest concerns, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

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