Restaurant Manager - Cantonese Cuisine

Hyatt Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in London is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Yú Gé, a two AA Rosette Cantonese dining experience. The role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to manage fine dining service, and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, managing financial performance, training staff, and developing guest loyalty. This position offers competitive benefits, including complimentary hotel nights and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

Discounted hotel stays for family and friends

Complimentary laundered business attire

Free meals while on duty

Headspace membership

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in luxury or fine dining restaurant management.
• Ability to manage a high-performing team.
• Passion for creating remarkable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate front-of-house team for service excellence.
• Manage financial performance including forecasting and cost control.
• Ensure seamless restaurant operations and memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Luxury service delivery

Team leadership

Guest engagement

Operational management

Cantonese cuisine knowledge

Job description

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 personalized 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 optimize guest flow, ambiance 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 recognized 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 energized 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

Next Steps

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