Director - Casual Dining
Wynn Al Marjan Island
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Posted on 5 Apr
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
About Wynn Al Marjan Island:
On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in Spring 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theater, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf.
About the Position:
Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Director Casual Dining to join the resort s Food and Beverage Administration team.
The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:
- Define and lead the strategic vision for all casual dining operations, ensuring alignment with Wynn Al Marjan Island brand standards, Forbes requirements, and commercial objectives.
- Own casual dining brand identity and guest experience consistency across all venues, balancing luxury standards with accessibility and relevance.
- Drive revenue growth, cost discipline, labor productivity, and margin optimization through rigorous performance management.
- Lead and hold Casual Dining General Managers and Outlet Leaders accountable for service excellence, people leadership, and financial results.
- Ensure consistent execution of Forbes aligned service standards, guest personalization, and quality assurance across all outlets.
- Personally oversee escalated guest matters, VIP experiences, and critical service recovery.
- Partner with Culinary, Beverage, Marketing, Finance, People & Culture, and Engineering to ensure seamless operational alignment and innovation.
- Maintain visible leadership presence during peak periods, reinforcing service culture through active floor leadership and real time coaching.
- Develop, coach, and retain high performing leadership teams through hiring decisions, performance reviews, succession planning, and training.
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, hygiene, licensing, sustainability, and Wynn governance standards, acting as a role model for professionalism and integrity.
Desired Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field.
- Minimum 3 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple high volume restaurant concepts.
- Proven experience within luxury or upper upscale casual dining environments.
- Strong understanding and practical application of Forbes Five Star service standards in non fine dining formats.
- Demonstrated P&L ownership with strong financial and commercial acumen.
- Experience leading large, diverse teams in fast paced, guest facing environments.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
- High emotional intelligence with a hands on, visible leadership style.
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and calm under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
- Passionate about hospitality, people development, and guest experience excellence.
Company Industry
- Hotels
- Hospitality
Department / Functional Area
- Chefs
- F&B
- Housekeeping
- Front Desk
Keywords
- Director - Casual Dining
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Wynn Al Marjan Island
About Wynn Al Marjan Island s Benefits: We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as incentive programs, and other employee benefits. The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicants seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.
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