Restaurant Manager - Kigo

Four Seasons; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Service charge

Staff housing

Gym and pool access

Transportation provided

Medical and life insurance

Paid annual leave

Flight allowance

Career growth

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel DIFC in Dubai seeks a seasoned Japanese Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations of our authentic Japanese dining experience. You will supervise a high-performing team, ensure extraordinary guest service, and drive financial performance in a luxury hotel setting.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, fluent Japanese, and proven capabilities in restaurant operations and cost management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in authentic / fine dining Japanese cuisine restaurant.
• Full proficiency in Japanese language.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations and financial management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficiency and high standards of service.
• Supervise and train staff to maintain excellent customer service.
• Monitor financial performance, control costs, and optimize revenue.
• Handle guest relations and resolve customer complaints promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and supplier management.
• Implement marketing and promotional strategies to drive sales.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and bar to ensure seamless service.
• Prepare reports and communicate with senior management regarding performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer focus

Financial management

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description:

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

In the prestigious Dubai International Finance Centre, Four Seasons Hotel DIFC is a boutique-style sanctuary - ideal for business trips and urban getaways. Stylish and filled with art, this intimate address features just 106 accommodations, including 28 suites. With its iconic location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, Four Seasons is sure to exceed the high expectations in the ultra-competitive Dubai market. Successful Four Seasons Candidates will be offered once-in-a-lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth.

What You Will Do

• Manage daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficiency and high standards of service.
• Supervise and train staff to maintain excellent customer service.
• Monitor financial performance, control costs, and optimize revenue.
• Handle guest relations and resolve customer complaints promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and supplier management.
• Implement marketing and promotional strategies to drive sales.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and bar to ensure seamless service.
• Prepare reports and communicate with senior management regarding performance.

What You Will Bring

• Previous experience in authentic / fine dining Japanese cuisine restaurant.
• Full proficiency in Japanese language.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations and financial management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary and service charge.
• End-of-service gratuity.
• Complimentary full-board living accommodation in high-quality staff housing.
• Access to fitness facilities, including a gym and swimming pool.
• Free transportation to and from work.
• Medical and life insurance.
• Paid annual leave and public holidays.
• Flight allowance to home country.
• Career growth and international transfer opportunities.
• And more...

Schedule & Hours

• 6 days per week over 48 working hours.