Restaurant Manager

Jeju Noodle Bar – Nolita (Now Hiring for Our Newest Location)

At Jeju Noodle Bar, we don't just serve food — we create experiences. As the only Michelin Starred noodle bar in the United States, we hold ourselves to a standard that demands excellence in every detail, every service, every shift. As we open our doors in Nolita, we're looking for passionate, driven individuals who want to be part of building something from the ground up — a founding team ready to set the tone for this location from day one.

If you're the type who leads by example, outworks everyone in the room, and still finds time to bring the energy that makes guests feel at home — read on. This role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead daily front-of-house operations for our new Nolita location, in close partnership with the Owner Chef and Chef de Cuisine
• Help stand up the restaurant from opening day — building systems, training a brand-new team, and shaping the culture from scratch
• Roll up your sleeves and work side by side with your team — you set the tone by doing, not just directing
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, hustle, and genuine hospitality from the very first service
• Schedule, delegate, and inspire staff to deliver world-class guest experiences every single shift
• Uphold and enforce our standards, policies, and procedures with consistency and integrity
• Be the last one to slow down and the first one to step in wherever the team needs you

WHO YOU ARE

• You have 2–3+ years of management experience in an upscale restaurant or hospitality environment
• You're not afraid to get in the trenches — a great leader does what they ask of their team, no exceptions
• You thrive in high-energy environments and bring a competitive, team-first mentality every day
• You have experience opening or launching restaurant operations — training new teams, implementing systems, and building a culture from the ground up
• You carry yourself with honesty, humility, and integrity — ego has no place here
• You're a team player through and through; laziness and entitlement aren't in your vocabulary
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred; culinary background or certificate is a strong plus
• Wine and beverage knowledge is a bonus

Disregard the range. Salary will be based on experience.