Restaurant General Manager – Luxury Fine Dining

About the RoleChinese Palace Group is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Restaurant General Manager to lead La Lunaire by Le Palais, our luxury fine-dining concept in Abu Dhabi.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury or premium fine dining, with proven experience managing high-volume restaurant operations, developing high-performing teams, driving financial performance, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.This is a senior leadership role for a hospitality professional who understands the standards, attention to detail, and service culture required to operate a distinguished dining destination.Key ResponsibilitiesRestaurant OperationsOversee the day-to-day operations of Le Palais, ensuring consistently high standards across service, food quality, guest experience, and overall restaurant presentation.Establish and maintain luxury hospitality standards across all touchpoints of the guest journey.Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and UAE regulatory requirements.Monitor operational performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability.Work closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless coordination between Front of House and Back of House.Guest Experience & Service ExcellenceCreate an exceptional and personalized dining experience for guests.Maintain strong relationships with VIP guests, regular clientele, and key stakeholders.Handle guest feedback and service recovery professionally and effectively.Ensure the team consistently demonstrates refined service etiquette, product knowledge, and attention to detail.People LeadershipLead, coach, and develop the restaurant management and service teams.Build a strong service culture focused on professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.Oversee manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning.Set clear performance expectations and ensure the team consistently meets operational and service standards.Financial & Commercial ManagementTake full ownership of the restaurant's financial and commercial performance.Manage P&L, budgets, cost controls, labor costs, and operational expenses.Identify opportunities to maximize revenue while maintaining the restaurant's positioning and service standards.Monitor key business indicators and prepare regular performance reports for senior management.Work with the management team to develop and execute strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.Brand & Business DevelopmentCollaborate with Marketing and senior management on initiatives to strengthen Le Palais' market positioning.Support events, partnerships, special dining experiences, and other revenue-generating initiatives.Maintain strong awareness of industry trends, competitors, and evolving luxury dining expectations.Represent Le Palais and Chinese Palace Group professionally with guests, partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders.Requirements8+ years of progressive experience in restaurant operations, with significant experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or premium restaurant concepts.Proven experience in a Restaurant General Manager / General Manager / senior restaurant leadership position.Strong understanding of luxury service standards and guest experience management.Demonstrated experience managing P&L, budgets, labor costs, and operational KPIs.Strong leadership and people-management skills, with experience managing large multicultural teams.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance guest experience and business performance.Experience working with international brands, luxury hotels, premium restaurants, or sophisticated dining concepts is highly desirable.UAE or GCC hospitality experience is an advantage.Strong knowledge of food safety, health and safety, and UAE restaurant regulations.What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a leader who is present on the floor, commercially minded, guest-focused, and passionate about developing people. The successful candidate should have the confidence to lead a sophisticated dining operation while maintaining a hands-on approach to service excellence.