Restaurant Manager

About Us

We are a Japanese Yakiniku restaurant specializing in premium A5 Kuroge Wagyu, prepared in the authentic Japanese tradition. With established locations in Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, we are now bringing this experience to New York. As we continue to expand, we offer meaningful growth opportunities for dedicated hospitality professionals.

Role Overview

The Restaurant Manager oversees full store operations, profit management, hiring, people management, and license compliance. This role ensures smooth daily operations, consistent service standards, and strong financial performance while leading the FOH team with clarity, fairness, and professionalism.

Manager Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily restaurant operations with consistency and precision

• Manage profit, labor cost, inventory, and operational expenses

• Lead hiring, onboarding, and team development

• Build a positive, fair, and professional workplace culture

• Create schedules and adjust staffing based on business needs

• Ensure compliance with DOHMH, FDNY, and SLA regulations

• Maintain high service standards and resolve guest issues with care

• Support FOH and BOH communication and workflow

• Conduct performance reviews and coaching sessions

• Oversee cleanliness, safety, and facility maintenance

• Collaborate with ownership on financial goals and operational improvements

 

Required Licenses

1. DOHMH Food Protection Certificate

2. FDNY Certificate of Fitness

3. NYS SLA Liquor License – registered as manager

 

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage a fast‑paced, high‑standard environment

• Skilled in scheduling, labor management, and operational planning

• Knowledge of Japanese cuisine or Yakiniku is a plus

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol

 

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature of the role. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Base salary
$75,000 / year during training (first 3 months)
$80,000 / year after training
Annual raise of 3–5%, based on profit growth

Incentive bonus
5% of profit, paid every quarter
3% of profit when the profit margin is under 10%
Profit = Net Operating Income
Starts with the first quarter that begins after 6 months of employment. Until then: $1,500 per quarter.

Health insurance
ICHRA: the company pays from $300 per month.

Schedule & time off
2 days off every week
About 9 hours a day on average
14 days of paid time off a year, including sick leave

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief introduction. Include whether you are applying for full‑time or part‑time and your availability.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Yakiniku Great is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.