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Restaurant Manager - Chinese Cuisine

United Arab Emirates Shangri-La AED 12,000–18,000 per month, often with service charge, accommodation or housing allowance, transport, meals, medical insurance and annual flight benefits*
Job Description

The Restaurant Manager – Chinese Cuisine is expected to lead the daily operation of a Chinese restaurant, maintaining high standards of food quality, service, presentation, guest satisfaction and hygiene. Requirements typically include several years of restaurant management experience, preferably in an upscale hotel or specialist Chinese restaurant, strong knowledge of Chinese cuisine and service standards, and confident team leadership. The candidate should be commercially aware, able to manage staffing, training, schedules, stock control and operating costs, and comfortable working in a multicultural environment. Excellent communication, problem-solving and guest-recovery skills are essential. Knowledge of UAE hospitality practices and fluency in English are generally required; additional language skills are advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. The group is known for personalised service, refined guest experiences and its distinctive Asian heritage. Shangri-La properties typically offer luxury accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, meeting spaces and leisure services. In the United Arab Emirates, the company operates high-end properties serving business travellers, leisure guests, families and major events. Employees are generally expected to uphold detailed service standards, show genuine hospitality and work effectively within diverse international teams. Career opportunities span food and beverage, rooms, culinary, events, engineering, finance and management. Benefits and employment conditions vary by property, role and experience, but UAE hospitality packages commonly include accommodation or an allowance, transport, meals, insurance and annual leave.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it is a popular Gulf destination with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation and events. Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer the largest hospitality markets, while Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Sharjah provide additional resort and leisure roles. The culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international population; modest dress, respectful behaviour and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Lifestyle options include beaches, shopping malls, desert excursions, water sports and an active dining scene. Employers normally sponsor an employment visa, residence permit and work authorization after hiring. Relocating staff should confirm accommodation, transport, insurance, flights, leave and service-charge arrangements in writing. Living costs can be high, especially in Dubai, so housing support is valuable. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are warm and comfortable. A passport, medical examination and document attestation may be required.

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