General Manager – Steakhouse (Alain Ducasse)

About the role

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead its flagship Steakhouse by Alain Ducasse. The role oversees all aspects of the fine‑dining restaurant, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and profitability as the resort prepares to open in 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Direct daily restaurant operations, including service, culinary, staffing, and financial performance.
• Maintain brand standards, guest engagement, and service quality across all touchpoints.
• Drive revenue growth while controlling costs, labour productivity, and overall profitability.
• Monitor performance metrics, analyse guest feedback and KPIs, and implement continuous improvements.
• Lead, coach and develop department heads and team members, fostering a performance‑driven culture.
• Collaborate with culinary and bar teams on menu development, promotions and personalised guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing and hygiene regulations.
• Manage inventory, equipment, scheduling, training and POS system operations.
• Prepare and present regular operational and financial reports to senior management.
• Provide personalised service to VIP guests and regular patrons.

Required profile

• 3‑4 years of experience as a General Manager or equivalent in a fine‑dining restaurant with at least 50 covers per day.
• Experience in 2‑star or 3‑4‑hat Gault Millau establishments preferred.
• Secondary school diploma; bachelor’s degree in hospitality management is an advantage.
• International experience in leading culinary cities such as Tokyo, London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore or Shanghai is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of fine‑dining cuisine, budgeting and wine service; WSET Level 2 or sommelier certification advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and customer‑service skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Experience using restaurant POS software.

What we offer

• Competitive salary paid in United Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED).
• Opportunity to lead a high‑profile restaurant within a landmark integrated resort.
• Professional development in a globally recognised hospitality brand.