The Restaurant Manager will oversee the daily operation of Shangri-La’s Chinese restaurant in the United Arab Emirates. Requirements typically include several years of experience managing an upscale Chinese or specialty restaurant, strong knowledge of Chinese cuisine and service standards, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage staffing, guest relations, budgets, inventory, hygiene, and service quality. Fluency in English is generally expected; knowledge of Mandarin or Cantonese may be advantageous. The successful candidate should be commercially aware, guest-focused, well organised, and capable of training and motivating a multicultural team while maintaining luxury hospitality standards.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is recognised for warm Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards, and a strong focus on personalised guest experiences. Its United Arab Emirates properties serve business and leisure travellers through luxury accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, meetings, and events. Shangri-La employs diverse international teams and provides opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, culinary services, guest relations, and corporate functions. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating memorable experiences for guests.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers coastal living around Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and several resort islands. Hospitality is a major employer, with opportunities in luxury hotels, restaurants, resorts, events, aviation, tourism, and retail. The culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international lifestyle; modest dress and respect for local customs are important, especially during Ramadan. Residents enjoy modern shopping malls, beaches, desert activities, international dining, and strong transport links, although summer temperatures are extremely high. Employers commonly arrange a work permit and residence visa, with medical testing and Emirates ID registration required. Candidates should confirm whether accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, flights, and gratuity are included. Costs vary considerably, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi generally more expensive than other emirates.
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