Reception Manager - Italian & Seafood

Role Overview

Reception Manager – Italian & Seafood Restaurant at Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Company Overview

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE, set to open in 2027, located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will feature 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges and bars, a theater, and a beach club. Amenities include multiple swimming and wading pools, water features, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

Role Purpose

The Reception Manager – Italian & Seafood Restaurant leads front-of-house operations for the restaurant, managing reservations, VIP guest experiences, and team performance to deliver personalized, luxury service aligned with Wynn and Forbes Travel Guide standards.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience & VIP Management

• Proactively manage pre-arrival guest communication, reservations, preferences, special requests, and VIP arrangements.
• Review guest profiles and histories to anticipate individual needs and deliver personalized service.
• Personally recognize and manage VIP, repeat, and high-profile guests, ensuring a seamless handover to the service team.
• Deliver a warm, polished, and personalized arrival experience aligned with Wynn and Forbes Travel Guide standards.

Reservations & Operations

• Oversee reservations, waitlists, walk-ins, and queue management through systems such as SevenRooms.
• Collaborate with floor and culinary teams to optimize seating flow, occupancy, and guest waiting times.

Special Events & Coordination

• Coordinate special occasions and VIP experiences with management, culinary, and service teams.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, schedule, coach, and develop the reception team in guest engagement, conflict resolution, system proficiency, and Forbes service standards.
• Conduct daily briefings on reservations, VIPs, special requests, and service pacing while reinforcing anticipatory, guest-centric service.

Guest Feedback & Continuous Improvement

• Capture guest preferences and feedback, support service recovery and post-visit follow-up, and use insights to continuously improve the guest experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing reception or front-of-house operations in a high-end restaurant, luxury hotel, or hospitality setting.
• Background in international hospitality environments or multicultural reception teams preferred, showcasing adaptability and global service standards.
• Experience with Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star service standards preferred.
• Familiarity with SevenRooms preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated fluency in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests, employees, and management at all times.
• Advanced proficiency in an additional language such as Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, or Italian highly valued to enhance guest interactions and support a diverse clientele.
• Proven excellence in communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, essential for supervising reception employees, resolving guest concerns, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

Additional Information

• Salary paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE.
• Excellent leave policy.
• Healthcare package and life insurance.
• Incentive programs and other employee benefits.