Restaurant General Manager / Restaurant Manager – YAZU Beach Club Galle

Key Responsibilities

1. Concept Development & Brand Identity

– Develop distinctive concepts that establish Yazu’s unique beach club identity and lifestyle positioning.

– Create signature experiences that differentiate Yazu from competing destinations.

– Ensure all activities and entertainment align with the brand’s personality and target audience.

2. Daily Programming & Entertainment

– Plan and execute daily programming, including daytime experiences, sunset sessions, evening entertainment, and nightlife.

– Develop a structured weekly and monthly entertainment calendar.

– Curate the right music, energy, and atmosphere for every time of day.

3. Music & Entertainment Curation

– Identify, shortlist, and coordinate DJs, musicians, performers, and other entertainment talent.

– Develop relationships with local and international artists, promoters, and talent agencies.

– Ensure music selection and entertainment quality remain consistent with Yazu’s positioning.

4. Events & Special Experiences

– Conceptualise and execute themed parties, sunset events, weekend celebrations, festive events, and seasonal activations.

– Manage event planning, schedules, talent coordination, production requirements, and on-ground execution.

– Review each event’s performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

5. Guest Experience & Relationship Management

– Build meaningful relationships with guests, regular patrons, VIPs, influencers, and lifestyle communities.

– Create personalised experiences that encourage guest satisfaction, loyalty, and repeat visits.

– Be present on the floor during key operating periods to monitor the atmosphere and interact with guests.

6. Vibe & Atmosphere Management

– Maintain the desired energy and ambience throughout the day, from relaxed beachside experiences to vibrant sunset sessions and nightlife.

– Coordinate with the DJ, operations, service, and security teams to ensure a seamless experience.

– Proactively identify and resolve issues affecting guest enjoyment or the overall atmosphere.

7. Community Building & Partnerships

– Build relationships with Galle’s local community, expatriates, travellers, hospitality professionals, and lifestyle groups.

– Develop collaborations with hotels, resorts, travel partners, event organisers, and relevant local businesses.

– Attract the right audience while building a strong base of returning guests.

8. Brand Collaborations & Creative Activations

– Identify opportunities to collaborate with premium lifestyle, fashion, beverage, wellness, music, and hospitality brands.

– Develop exclusive activations, pop-ups, curated gatherings, and co-branded experiences.

– Ensure partnerships enhance the guest experience and deliver commercial value.

9. Innovation & Market Awareness

– Stay updated on international beach club concepts, hospitality trends, music culture, and emerging entertainment formats.

– Regularly introduce fresh ideas that keep Yazu relevant, exciting, and competitive.

– Benchmark leading beach clubs and adapt suitable concepts to Galle’s audience and market.

10. Business Growth & Performance

– Drive footfall, repeat visits, event attendance, guest engagement, and incremental revenue.

– Work closely with the management, marketing, and operations teams to develop and execute business-building initiatives.

– Monitor event profitability, entertainment costs, guest feedback, and campaign performance.

– Present regular reports on programming, guest engagement, and commercial results.

Qualities We Seek in Our Restaurant General Manager / Restaurant Manager – YAZU Beach Club Galle

– Proven experience in beach clubs, premium restaurants, nightlife venues, lifestyle hospitality, or entertainment-led destinations.

– Strong network of DJs, artists, event organisers, promoters, and lifestyle communities.

– Excellent understanding of music programming, crowd dynamics, and guest engagement.

– Creative mindset with strong planning, coordination, and execution skills.

– Commercial awareness and the ability to translate creative ideas into measurable business results.

– Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.

– Comfortable working evenings, weekends, public holidays, and during major events.

– An energetic, hands-on personality with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.