Wynn Al Marjan Island — the UAE’s first fully integrated luxury resort opening in 2027 — is now seeking talented and driven Restaurant Managers to join its world-class Food & Beverage team from day one. With 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, 1,530 rooms and suites, and a commitment to Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star service standards, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help shape the culture, guest experience, and operational excellence of one of the most anticipated hospitality openings in the region.
About Wynn Al Marjan Island — The UAE’s Landmark Luxury Resort
Opening: 2027 — Region’s first fully integrated resort, currently under construction in Ras Al Khaimah
Scale: 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theater, nightclub, and five-star spa
Location: Picturesque island curving into the Arabian Gulf — less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport
Standards: Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star service expectations across all F&B operations
Brand: Wynn Resorts — one of the most celebrated luxury hospitality brands in the global industry
Career Opportunity & Growth at Wynn Al Marjan Island
Historic Opening: Join from day one and help build the culture, standards, and legacy of a landmark UAE resort
Global Brand: Wynn Resorts is internationally recognized as a pinnacle of luxury hospitality and guest excellence
Compensation: Attractive AED salary plus excellent leave policy, healthcare package, and performance incentive programs
Career Growth: Rare pre-opening leadership opportunity across 22 restaurant and lounge concepts within one resort
Position Overview
The Restaurant Manager at Wynn Al Marjan Island leads daily F&B operations across one of the UAE’s most prestigious resort dining environments. You will manage everything from pre-arrival guest preparation and VIP profiling to floor leadership, financial performance monitoring, team coaching, and revenue optimization. Every decision you make directly shapes the guest experience and upholds Wynn’s Four Pillars of service excellence. This is a role for hospitality professionals who lead with composure, anticipate guest needs intuitively, and are deeply committed to delivering world-class dining experiences at the Forbes 5-Star standard — every single shift.
Why This Role Matters: As Restaurant Manager at Wynn Al Marjan Island, you help open and shape one of the UAE’s most iconic luxury resorts from its very first day, lead and inspire teams across Forbes 5-Star dining environments within a global brand, directly influence the guest journeys of thousands of discerning visitors to the Arabian Gulf, build a career milestone that is recognized at the highest levels of international hospitality, and earn an exceptional AED compensation package with benefits and incentives designed to attract the very best in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Restaurant Operations & Service Excellence
- Manage daily restaurant operations in full alignment with Wynn SOPs and service standards, ensuring proactive operational readiness rather than reactive problem-solving at all times
- Deliver consistently high-quality, intuitive guest service ensuring every interaction meets Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star expectations across all dining service touchpoints
- Actively engage with guests on the floor, anticipating their needs before they are expressed and resolving any feedback with grace, empathy, and swift action
- Conduct daily pre-shift briefings integrating pre-arrival guest insights from reception, ensuring the entire team is fully prepared to anticipate and exceed guest expectations
Guest Experience & VIP Management
- Collaborate closely with the Reception team on pre-arrival awareness by reviewing guest profiles, VIP lists, and special requests to enable seamless, personalized service execution
- Handle all guest feedback and complaints with genuine empathy and appropriate urgency, ensuring effective resolution, service recovery, and lasting positive impressions
- Monitor guest satisfaction metrics and service performance indicators, implementing targeted continuous improvement actions to consistently raise the dining experience standard
Team Leadership, Coaching & Development
- Lead, inspire, and coach restaurant supervisors and front-of-house service team members to embody Wynn’s Four Pillars of excellence in every single guest interaction
- Build a motivated, high-performing dining team through consistent mentoring, clear expectations, structured feedback, and a culture of genuine hospitality professionalism
Financial Performance & Revenue Optimization
- Monitor daily financial performance including sales mix, labor cost, and productivity indicators, translating all operational decisions into measurable, strong financial outcomes
- Contribute actively to business planning, revenue initiatives, and operational strategies that anticipate guest demand patterns and maximize overall profitability
- Support inventory management, cost controls, and full compliance with financial policies — overseeing labor, inventory, and controllable expenses within approved budgets
- Optimize revenue through effective management of table turn time, seating strategy, yield management, and proactive demand planning aligned with resort-wide goals
Operational Reporting & Strategic Planning
- Prepare and present clear, insightful operational reports, findings, and strategic recommendations directly to the General Manager on a regular basis
- Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate operational decisions into tangible financial outcomes that support the resort’s overall revenue strategy
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Secondary school diploma or above is required; a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is a significant advantage for this position
- Proficiency in MS Office, AI tools such as Co-Pilot, and Point of Sale (POS) software systems used in luxury dining environments
Experience Requirements
- A proven track record of 3 to 5 years in luxury or high-volume dining management is essential, demonstrating the ability to lead with precision, composure, and guest-focused excellence
- Experience with Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star service standards is strongly preferred; familiarity with SevenRooms reservation management is an additional advantage
- Measurable F&B product knowledge with demonstrated budgeting, cash handling, and financial performance management experience
Essential Skills
- Excellent leadership, management, and supervisory abilities with a natural ability to inspire large dining teams in high-pressure luxury environments
- Customer service oriented with outstanding verbal and written English communication skills; proficiency in a second language relevant to the restaurant’s guest demographic is preferred
- Self-motivated, organized, confident, friendly, and polished — a true team player who responds quickly to demands and thrives under pressure
About Wynn Al Marjan Island
On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent, entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Situated less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf, this integrated resort features 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theater, nightclub, and a five-star spa — setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the UAE and broader GCC region.
Career Excellence: Join Wynn Resorts — one of the world’s most celebrated luxury hospitality brands — from the very first day and help shape something truly extraordinary in the UAE.
Who Should Apply?
- Luxury Dining Managers: With 3–5 years leading Forbes 5-Star or high-volume restaurant operations in UAE or internationally recognized luxury properties
- F&B Leaders: Seeking a pre-opening leadership role at one of the most prestigious new hospitality destinations in the entire GCC region
- Hospitality Management Graduates: With strong luxury restaurant experience and a deep passion for delivering world-class, guest-centered dining experiences
- SevenRooms & POS Proficient Professionals: With hands-on financial management, yield optimization, and VIP guest service track records in luxury hotels or resorts
- Service Excellence Champions: Who live and breathe Forbes 5-Star standards and are ready to help build the culture of an iconic new UAE resort from day one
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