Job Description

Ling Ling is a destination lounge and dining experience by the Hakkasan Group. Designed to evolve from drinking to dining to dancing, in no order, Ling Ling pulls inspiration from Izakayas, offering extraordinary craft beverages intentionally paired with Cantonese fare. The menus are supported by stylish decor and set to an eclectic soundtrack designed to create an alluring ambiance for wherever the night might lead. Designed by renowned Parisian studio Gilles and Boissier, Ling Ling Dubai will be located on levels 22 and 23 of Atlantis, The Royal, overlooking the resort's 90-metre sky pool. With a remarkable foyer and lounge welcoming guests at lobby level, a private elevator will whisk guests up to the 23rd floor, opening out to a dining room, event space, expansive private dining room, lounge, and outdoor terraces, which will boast 180-degree panoramic views of the iconic Palm Island and Dubai's captivating skyline.
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated Lounge Manager that can bring all of this to life. Working with the mixology team to the service colleagues and hostesses, you will be the person that brings all these elements together, to create one the most talked about bar experiences. The Lounge manager is responsible for the overall operation, ensuring a consistent and outstanding guest experience. The bar manager will manage all areas of bar service within the space, including but not limited to, training, motivating and retention of the team, food and beverage costs, labor cost, P&L responsibility, staffing plans, safety, and hygiene, all whilst adhering to all company policies and procedures and brand guidelines.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to have a minimum of 5 years' experience within Hospitality preferably in the Mediterranean, with at least 3 years in a similar leadership role. The successful candidate will be someone with high energy and a positive approach towards building working relationships and overcoming complex challenges. They will be results driven and confident in their ability to change and adapt themselves as well as their team to work towards common goals. A strong sense of leadership and an excellent motivator who has the experience and knowledge to understand the combination of detail and quality whilst being able to delegate and set clearly defined expectations. A strong understanding of financials is essential as well as the ability to operate within the policies, procedures, and systems of Atlantis, The Royal.