Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations at our family-friendly full-service Japanese establishment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing sushi & hibachi restaurants, demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. The Restaurant Manager will be responsible for managing staff, ensuring quality food preparation, closing the restaurant, and maintaining efficient operations while adhering to budgetary guidelines and driving revenue.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ($60,000-$80,000)
- Performance-based yearly bonus opportunity
- Included staff meals
- Opportunity for assistance with travel/living expenses (terms apply)
- Meal Discounts & dining privileges
- Paid Time Off (two weeks vacation with 60-day prior notice, terms apply)
- Paid sick leave (terms apply)
- Career growth and profit-sharing opportunities
- Employee referral program opportunity
Duties:
- Supervise daily restaurant operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations (floor support for staff; assist in hosting, serving, and food preparation, when necessary; coordinating cleaning schedules, cover shifts of absent employees)
- Manage staff schedules, training, and performance evaluations to foster a positive work environment and to ensure proper staffing and maintaining exceptional service.
- Close the restaurant and complete daily closing procedures and reports.
- Oversee inventory control, including ordering supplies and managing stock levels to minimize waste.
- Implement budgeting strategies to optimize operational costs while maximizing profitability.
- Handle cash management duties, including cash handling procedures, tip calculations and daily reconciliation of sales.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing guest inquiries and resolving any issues promptly (table touching, guest relations and outreach)
- Follow staff feedback and resolve issues, and filter to GM with response.
- Assist GM with menu updating and print organization.
- Assist GM with maintaining and updating training materials.
- Participate and assist GM with monthly marketing planning and strategies.
- Follow up on recruitment postings, and schedule and conduct interviews, to ensure proper staffing at all times.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a supervisory role within a full-service sushi & hibachi restaurant setting.
- Conversational Mandarin skills (understanding and speaking) in order to communicate properly with staff members.
- Availability on weekends and holidays is required.
- Experience using common restaurant software like Quickbooks and Toast.
- Strong skills in inventory control and kitchen management practices.
- Proficiency in budgeting and financial management within a restaurant context.
- Excellent leadership abilities with a focus on team development and motivation.
- Experience with making sushi and cooking hibachi is a big plus
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication skills and courteous manners to interact positively with both staff and customers.
If you are passionate about the restaurant industry and possess the necessary skills to lead a successful team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Restaurant Manager.
