The Restaurant General Manager will lead Farmhouse by Syrco at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Wadi Desert, overseeing daily operations, guest satisfaction, financial performance, staffing, service standards, and compliance. Candidates should have substantial experience managing a premium restaurant, preferably within luxury hospitality or a Michelin-recognised culinary concept. Strong leadership, commercial awareness, budgeting, recruitment, training, and communication skills are expected. The successful candidate should be passionate about food and beverage, confident working with chefs and operational teams, and able to create memorable, personalised guest experiences. Knowledge of UAE hospitality standards and experience with international guests would be advantageous.
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert is a luxury desert resort operated by Marriott International in the United Arab Emirates. Set within a protected desert landscape, the resort offers private villas, fine dining, wellness facilities, outdoor activities and traditional Arabian-inspired experiences. It forms part of The Ritz-Carlton brand, known for highly personalised service, elegant surroundings and rigorous hospitality standards. Farmhouse by Syrco is a distinctive culinary venue associated with chef Syrco Bakker, combining premium ingredients, creative cooking and a strong connection to local surroundings. The resort serves international leisure travellers, affluent families, couples, groups and corporate guests. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured training, international brand support and opportunities to develop within Marriott’s global hotel network.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, including Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, construction, technology, healthcare and finance provide strong employment opportunities, although many professional roles require relevant qualifications and experience. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a large international population; modest dress, respect for Islam and responsible public behaviour are important. Ras Al Khaimah offers a quieter, more outdoors-oriented lifestyle than Dubai, with mountains, beaches, desert activities and a growing luxury tourism sector. Employers commonly sponsor work visas, residence permits and medical checks for overseas hires. Candidates should confirm contract benefits such as accommodation, transport, insurance, flights and gratuity. Living costs vary considerably, and alcohol is regulated and only available through licensed venues. International schools, supermarkets and healthcare services are available, though some remote resort locations require transport planning.
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