We are hiring a General Manager for Insa!
At Insa we aim to be a welcoming space for all, whether you're seeking a cozy meal with family or a lively celebration with friends. Founded by Chef Sohui Kim, Ben Schneider and Chef Yong Sup Shin, inspired
by their love for Korean culture and cuisine, Insa brings authentic Korean BBQ and karaoke to Brooklyn.
With a vision of inclusivity, our establishment offers diverse dining options including an open dining room,
intimate barlounge, and karaoke rooms, catering to a wide range of patrons.
As the General Manager, the role encompasses various responsibilities spanning finance, operations,
and staff management. Financial duties include developing sales and profit plans, ensuring store
profitability, managing financial reporting, overseeing cash management, and controlling labor costs.
Operational tasks involve managing daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, staff
scheduling, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Staff management
responsibilities include hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating hourly employees, resolving conflicts,
and fostering a positive work environment. Essential functions include physical ability, fluency in English,
leadership skills, effective communication, flexibility in scheduling, and proficiency in software
applications. Compliance with company policies, attendance at mandatory meetings, and continuous
professional development are also integral parts of the role.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality, a proven track record in management, and a deep
understanding of the unique demands of the restaurant industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Financial Management: Develop and execute sales and profit plans, ensure store profitability,
manage financial reporting, oversee cash management, and control labor costs.
● Operational Oversight: Manage daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, staff
scheduling, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
● Staff Management: Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate hourly employees, resolve conflicts, and
foster a positive work environment.
● Customer Service and Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to company drink and food recipes,
maintain high-quality and consistent product standards, and promote safe work habits.
● Leadership and Development: Act as a role model for outstanding service, continuously work to
elevate service standards, and provide ongoing training and development for staff members.
Candidates can expect:
● Competitive salary range of 80-90K, health insurance benefits, sick leave, and paid vacation
● An “open book” operating philosophy
● Resources to hire and manage a well-compensated team with access to benefits
● Opportunity to engage in the local community through philanthropic activities
● To be part of a growing team, and regularly engage together in cross-company dialogue and
exchange
● A dedicated team of operators to support the venue and team
Physical Demands
● The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting
up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending,
and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be
accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
Insa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical
conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status,
ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic
information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.
