The General Manager will lead the daily operation, commercial performance, guest experience, and team development of WAKA Restaurant at Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort. Candidates should have strong restaurant or hospitality leadership experience, ideally in a luxury hotel or high-volume destination venue. The role requires sound financial knowledge, experience with budgeting and cost control, confident people leadership, and a strong understanding of food, beverage, service, and guest relations. The successful candidate is expected to build an engaging service culture, maintain quality and brand standards, develop revenue opportunities, manage staffing effectively, and work closely with hotel and resort leadership. Excellent English communication, professional presentation, and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort is a luxury beachfront property in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, operated under Sofitel, Accor’s French-inspired luxury hospitality brand. The resort combines contemporary comfort with local Emirati character and offers upscale accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities, pools, and direct beach access. WAKA Restaurant is one of the resort’s dining venues and forms part of its wider food and beverage operation. Accor is a major international hospitality group with hotels and resorts across more than 100 countries, including brands such as Sofitel, Fairmont, Raffles, Pullman, Novotel, and ibis. Employees typically benefit from an international working environment, structured career development, brand training, and opportunities to progress within the group.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a coastal lifestyle with beaches, resorts, and offshore destinations. Ras Al Khaimah has growing opportunities in luxury hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, wellness, and resort operations, while Dubai and Abu Dhabi provide the broadest employment market. UAE culture blends Emirati traditions with a large international community; modest dress and respectful behavior are expected, particularly during Ramadan. Lifestyle benefits include modern facilities, warm weather, outdoor activities, shopping, and diverse dining, although summers are extremely hot. Most overseas employees require employer sponsorship, a work permit, medical testing, and a residence visa. Employers commonly provide accommodation or a housing allowance, transport, medical insurance, and annual flights. Relocating employees should budget for deposits, personal expenses, and possible school fees, and confirm all benefits before accepting an offer.
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