Restaurant Manager - Cantonese Cuisine

Park Hyatt London River Thames; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 complimentary nights across Hyatt Hotels

Discounted hotel stays for family and friends

Free meals while on duty

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead the operation of their Cantonese dining experience. The successful candidate will foster a high-performing team, ensure exceptional service, and manage financial performance. This role requires a strong background in fine dining, particularly with Asian cuisine, and the ability to create memorable guest experiences. The position offers various perks including complimentary nights at Hyatt hotels and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in luxury or fine dining restaurant management.
• Hands-on approach and passion for creating remarkable dining experiences.
• Confidence in delivering exceptional service at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a front of house team to ensure high service standards.
• Manage restaurant operations for memorable guest experiences.
• Drive financial performance including forecasting and cost control.
• Develop training programmes to enhance service skills.

Skills

Luxury restaurant management

Team leadership

Guest engagement

Operational excellence

Job description

Park Hyatt London River Thames offers 203 spacious and comfortable rooms, including two ambassador suites and a presidential suite. With stunning city and river views, signature Charlie Whinney pieces and a convenient location in the heart of London, the hotel is an ideal launchpad to explore the city, with nearby attractions including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Kings Road. The hotel features exquisite dining options, state of the art events space and an indulgent spa with relaxation lounges, spa rooms and an indoor pool.

The Opportunity

As Restaurant Manager of Yú Gé, a two AA Rosette Cantonese dining experience, you will lead the operation of our signature restaurant. Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage, you will take ownership of the restaurant’s service excellence, guest engagement, team culture and commercial performance. This is an exciting opportunity to shape one of London’s most distinctive Asian dining concepts within a luxury hotel environment. If you bring a passion for elevated service, experience in fine dining and the ability to manage a high performing team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What you will do as Restaurant Manager of Yú Gé

• Lead, mentor and motivate a talented front of house team, fostering a culture of refinement, warmth and genuine hospitality.
• Ensure seamless day to day restaurant operations with consistently personalised and memorable guest experiences.
• Work closely with culinary leaders to support menu development, seasonal updates and concept evolution that celebrate the artistry of Cantonese cuisine.
• Strengthen guest loyalty through thoughtful engagement, anticipatory service and attention to detail.
• Oversee reservations management and floor planning to optimise guest flow, ambience and efficiency.
• Manage financial performance of the restaurant including forecasting, cost control and revenue optimisation, ensuring alignment with overall F&B objectives.
• Develop and implement training programmes that elevate product knowledge, luxury service skills and Forbes standard delivery.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness and operational organisation across all service periods.
• Use guest insights, market trends and competitive intelligence to guide continuous improvement and enhance the restaurant’s market positioning.
• Promote teamwork, inclusivity and a supportive working environment where every colleague feels valued and inspired.

About you

You bring strong experience in luxury or fine dining restaurant management, ideally within an environment that celebrates Asian or Cantonese cuisine. You understand the expectations of a globally recognised culinary market and are confident delivering exceptional service at the highest level. You combine clear operational leadership with a hands on approach and a genuine passion for creating remarkable dining experiences. You are energised by the opportunity to shape the identity and service style of a signature restaurant within a prestigious hotel.

What We Offer

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays for family and friends from day one
• Complimentary laundered business attire
• Free meals while on duty
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing learning and development with global career progression opportunities

At Hyatt ‘We care for people so they can be their best’. This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing. Joining us means you will be part of the ever-growing Hyatt family which has 1150 hotels in over 70 countries and is recognised as a Great Place to Work Company!

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone\'s role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Next Steps

Apply today for this Restaurant Manager role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels.