We are looking for an exceptional Assistant General Manager to join Ling Ling Dubai, part of Hakkasan Group, home to the internationally acclaimed Hakkasan, Yauatcha, and Ling Ling brands.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and people-focused hospital leader to play a key role in the operation of a globally recognised luxury dining destination. Working closely with the General Manager, you will help drive exceptional guest experiences, strong operational performance, and a high-performing team culture in line with Hakkasan Group standards.

This role is suited to a dynamic, hands-on leader who thrives within fast-paced, high-volume, luxury hospitality environments and has a passion for delivering elevated dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the General Manager in overseeing the day-to-day restaurant operation, ensuring consistently high standards across guest experience, service, and operational delivery
Champion exceptional hospitality standards, ensuring every guest interaction feels personalised, seamless, and memorable
Lead, inspire, coach, and develop the management and restaurant teams, creating a positive and high -performing culture
Maintain a strong presence on the floor, leading service and ensuring the smooth execution of daily operations
Support commercial performance through effective labour management, cost control, revenue optimisation, and delivery against key operational targets
Maintain exceptional standards across service, atmosphere, cleanliness, maintenance, and operational execution
Work collaboratively with the kitchen, bar, and wider management teams to deliver a seamless guest experience
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and ongoing development across the restaurant team
Partner with the General Manager and wider teams on marketing initiatives, brand activations, events, and business development opportunities
Ensure full compliance across health & safety, licensing, labour regulations, and company policies
Build and maintain a culture aligned with the Hakkasan Group principles

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in an Assistant General Manager position within a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment
Strong operational and commercial acumen, with experience within high-volume restaurants and complex service operations
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop large and diverse teams
Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering elevated guest experiences
Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
Naturally hands on, solutions focused, and highly organised
Experience within luxury lifestyle, fine dining, or internationally recognised hospitality brands is highly desirable
Previous experience within the Dubai or UAE hospitality market would be advantageous

We offer a competitive package and the opportunity to grow within a globally recognised luxury hospitality group