Restaurant Manager

Talent Higher; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Japanese restaurant in Dubai seeks a Restaurant Manager with at least 5 years of fine dining experience. The role requires exceptional leadership skills, an understanding of Japanese culinary traditions, and the ability to ensure 5-star service. Attractive expat benefits and opportunities for career progression are offered in this prestigious dining destination.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Performance incentives

Housing allowance

Visa and flights

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years managing premium or fine-dining restaurants.
• Strong understanding of Japanese service etiquette and dining formats.
• Fluent in English; Japanese language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Lead and train the front-of-house team.
• Manage guest relations and reservations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Job description

Japanese Restaurant Manager – Premium Dining | Dubai Are you a hospitality leader with a deep appreciation for Japanese cuisine and culture? One of Dubai’s most refined Japanese restaurants is seeking an exceptional Restaurant Manager to lead its operations and deliver a world-class dining experience. Location: Dubai, UAE Position: Restaurant Manager – Japanese Fine Dining Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Expat Benefits About the Role: As Restaurant Manager, you will be the face of the restaurant—ensuring exceptional service, operational excellence, and team leadership in a high-end, detail-driven environment. This is a rare opportunity to join a concept that blends authentic Japanese culinary traditions with modern elegance. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction • Lead, motivate, and train the front-of-house team to deliver 5-star service • Work closely with the Head Chef and senior management to align service with culinary vision • Manage reservations, guest relations, and ensure a seamless luxury experience • Control costs, stock, and budgets while driving profitability • Maintain strict hygiene, quality, and brand standards • Cultivate a culture of precision, respect, and hospitality rooted in Japanese dining tradition What’s On Offer: • Attractive salary package + performance incentives • Housing allowance, visa, flights, and other expat benefits • A chance to work in one of Dubai’s top Japanese dining destinations • Career progression with a forward-thinking hospitality group

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing premium or fine-dining restaurants (Japanese cuisine preferred) • Strong understanding of Japanese service etiquette, ingredients, and dining formats (e.g., omakase, izakaya, kaiseki) • Proven leadership, communication, and team management skills • Fluent in English (Japanese language a plus) • Immaculate presentation, attention to detail, and a calm, composed leadership style • Experience working in Dubai or other international hospitality hubs is highly valued