Restaurant General Manager, Hakkasan - Atlantis The Palm

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

F&B privileges

Hotel discounts worldwide

Health insurance

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive program

Wellness and social initiatives

Job summary

Kerzner International's Hakkasan at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead all restaurant operations, train and motivate the team, and ensure a consistently outstanding guest experience. You will manage food and labor costs, P&L responsibilities, staffing plans, safety, and hygiene while upholding brand guidelines and policies.

Candidates should have at least 6 years in hospitality, with 3 years in a leadership role, and a strong financial mindset to optimise

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Hospitality industry.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership, energy, and relationship-building skills.
• Solid understanding of financials, including cost controls and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all service areas of the restaurant and ensure outstanding guest experience.
• Lead training, motivation, and retention of the team.
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and P&L responsibilities.
• Plan staffing, ensure safety and hygiene, and enforce brand policies.

Job description

Restaurant General Manager, Hakkasan - Atlantis The Palm
( 21450 )

A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis, The Palm is a world where iconic stays, legendary adventures, and the boldest flavours all come together to transport guests to A World Away.

The iconic resort, located on the crescent of Palm Island, features 1,544 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Suites, each designed with thoughtful details inspired by the sea. It is the ultimate destination for world-class dining, bringing together some of the most renowned celebrity chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants. The resort is also home to unforgettable experiences, from record-breaking thrills at the world’s largest waterpark to stunning views of 65,000 marine animals in the aquarium, and close encounters with resident Indo-Pacific dolphins at Dolphin Bay.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritised, and careers truly thrive.

About the Role

TheGeneral Manager will work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager for the overall operations of the outlet and ensuring a consistent and outstanding guest experience. The General Manager will manage all areas of service within the restaurant, including but not limited to, training, motivating and retention of the team, food cost, labor cost, P&L responsibility, staffing plans, safety, and hygiene, all whilst adhering to all company policies and procedures and brand guidelines.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have a minimum of 6 years’ experience within Hospitality, with at least 3 years in a similar leadership role, preferably in a PanAsian cuisine michellin star restaurant. The successful candidate will be someone with high energy and a positive approach towards building working relationships and overcoming complex challenges. They will be results driven and confident in their ability to change and adapt themselves as well as their team to work towards common goals. A strong sense of leadership and an excellent motivator who has the experience and knowledge to understand the combination of detail, quality and volume whilst being able to delegate and set clearly defined expectations. A strong understanding of financials is essential as well as the ability to operate within the policies, procedures, and systems of Atlantis, The Palm.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.