Restaurant Manager - Chinese Cuisine

Role summary

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The Restaurant Manager will oversee daily operations of the Chinese restaurant, ensuring excellent guest service, efficient staffing, food quality, hygiene, and achievement of revenue targets. Candidates should have several years of restaurant management experience, preferably in an upscale hotel or premium Chinese dining environment. Knowledge of Chinese cuisine, service standards, inventory control, cost management, budgeting, and UAE hospitality regulations is advantageous. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills are expected. The successful candidate should be guest-focused, commercially aware, comfortable training colleagues, and able to work flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays in a high-volume luxury hotel environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognised for its hotels, resorts, residences, and distinctive Asian-inspired service culture. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Shangri-La hotels typically focus on personalised guest care, high-quality dining, wellness, and memorable experiences, supported by strong service and operational standards. In the United Arab Emirates, the company has established luxury properties serving business travellers, leisure guests, families, and major events. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and receive exposure to international hospitality practices. A Restaurant Manager in Chinese Cuisine would be expected to protect the brand’s service reputation while managing restaurant performance, team development, guest satisfaction, and financial results.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates rather than an island, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the largest hospitality job markets. Opportunities are available in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering, events, and tourism, particularly for experienced managers and chefs. The culture combines Islamic traditions, expatriate communities, and international business influences; modest dress and respect for local customs are important. Lifestyle options range from beaches and shopping to desert activities, cultural attractions, and a lively dining scene. Most foreign employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas; working before the appropriate permit is issued is not allowed. Employers may provide accommodation, transport, insurance, flights, and meals, depending on the contract. Relocation costs, heat, rent, and school fees should be considered carefully. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are well connected, modern, and generally convenient for international newcomers.