Restaurant Manager - Contemporary Asian / Japanese-Inspired Restaurant

OVERVIEW

At Rosewood Red Sea, the Restaurant Manager for the contemporary Asian, Japanese-inspired restaurant leads a refined, social and high-energy dining experience built around sharing, precision, atmosphere and elevated poolside hospitality.

This opportunity requires a polished restaurant leader with experience in contemporary Asian or Japanese-inspired dining, premium beverage culture and lifestyle resort service. The environment requires energy and confidence, but also control, accuracy and attention to detail.

The successful candidate will maintain a strong floor presence, lead service with confidence and create an experience that feels relaxed, stylish and highly controlled at the same time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Lead the daily operation of the assigned restaurant in line with Rosewood, Forbes and LQA standards.
• Maintain strong floor presence during all service periods, with close attention to pacing, ambiance, seating flow and guest engagement.
• Ensure service delivery reflects the concept, including contemporary Asian sharing style, refined casual luxury and elevated adult poolside energy.
• Coordinate closely with Culinary and Beverage teams to maintain food timing, presentation, beverage pairing and concept consistency.
• Maintain control of reservations, table allocation, guest preferences, VIP arrangements and special requests.
• Conduct daily pre-service briefings and operational checks to ensure complete readiness.
• Handle guest feedback and service recovery with urgency, confidence and discretion.
• Drive upselling, average check performance and revenue awareness without compromising guest comfort.
• Train and coach associates on menu knowledge, beverage confidence, service sequence, guest recognition and luxury poolside service expectations.
• Maintain outlet cleanliness, mise en place, collateral, furniture, equipment and presentation standards at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

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  Minimum 3 to 5 years of Food and Beverage experience, including restaurant management experience in luxury hotels, resorts or high-end standalone restaurants.
• Experience in contemporary Asian, Japanese, sushi style environments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of sharing-style service, table pacing, premium casual luxury and lifestyle dining energy.
• Knowledge of Asian beverages, cocktails and food pairing is an advantage.
• Ability to manage a vibrant operation while maintaining discipline, accuracy and service refinement.
• Strong floor leadership, guest engagement and team coaching skills.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of revenue, average check, labor control and cost discipline.
• Pre-opening or destination resort experience is highly preferred.

Located along Saudi Arabia's west coast on the Shura Island, the new Rosewood hotel and residences will be part of The Red Sea destination. Poised to be one of Saudi Arabia's top cultural and lifestyle hubs, the development is comprised of a stunning marina offering a yacht club, commercial retail and dining options, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course. The development will boast 149 guest rooms and suites, alongside elevated dining offerings including three restaurants, two lounges, a signature Manor Club and a central hub featuring authentic eateries. Additional recreational spaces will include event pavilions and Asaya, Rosewood's integrative well-being concept consisting of seven treatment rooms, a gym, two movement studios and a yoga pavilion.