Restaurant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About WAKUDA

WAKUDA is a modern Japanese fine dining concept created by 50 Eggs Hospitality Group in partnership with two-Michelin-starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda. The restaurant blends Japanese tradition with contemporary luxury hospitality, delivering an elevated guest experience rooted in precision, craftsmanship, and refined service.

Located within a world-class hospitality environment, WAKUDA is recognized for exceptional cuisine, disciplined execution, premium beverage offerings, and highly personalized guest engagement. Every detail of the experience is designed to reflect sophistication, consistency, and excellence.

Position Summary

The Restaurant Manager at WAKUDA is a hands-on hospitality leader responsible for overseeing daily front-of-house operations and ensuring that the highest standards of service, professionalism, and guest experience are consistently upheld.

This role requires a polished, highly organized leader with strong operational discipline, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced, luxury dining environment. The Restaurant Manager is expected to maintain a visible floor presence, coach and develop service teams, support financial performance, and uphold the standards that define the WAKUDA brand.

Core Responsibilities  

Guest Experience & Service Leadership

• Lead daily front-of-house operations with a strong emphasis on hospitality, service precision, and guest engagement.
• Maintain an active and visible presence on the dining room floor throughout service.
• Ensure all guests receive a refined, personalized, and seamless dining experience.
• Handle guest feedback and service recovery situations with professionalism and urgency.
• Build relationships with VIP guests, hotel partners, and repeat clientele.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee service flow, reservations, seating strategy, and overall dining room efficiency.
• Ensure all opening, closing, and side-work procedures are completed to standard.
• Maintain elevated standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation throughout all guest-facing areas.
• Collaborate closely with culinary and beverage teams to ensure synchronized execution during service.
• Support implementation and enforcement of company SOPs and Forbes-level service standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop front-of-house team members.
• Lead pre-shift meetings focused on service standards, menu knowledge, and operational priorities.
• Foster a culture rooted in accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and hospitality excellence.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to elevate service execution.
• Ensure proper grooming, punctuality, and adherence to brand standards.

Financial Performance & Business Operations

• Support achievement of revenue goals through strong floor leadership and guest engagement.
• Monitor labor productivity and staffing levels based on business demand.
• Assist in managing operational expenses and controlling waste.
• Drive beverage and menu knowledge initiatives that support check average growth and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with leadership on forecasting, scheduling, and operational planning.

Brand Standards & Culture

• Serve as a brand ambassador for WAKUDA, embodying professionalism, composure, and luxury hospitality standards.
• Uphold and reinforce the restaurant’s service philosophy and guest experience expectations.
• Support special events, VIP activations, and collaborative brand initiatives.
• Maintain a calm, solutions-oriented approach during high-pressure service periods.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Minimum 3–5 years of management experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or upscale restaurant environments.
• Strong knowledge of elevated service standards and dining room operations.
• Proven leadership ability within high-volume, guest-focused environments.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead calmly and decisively during service.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred

• Experience within Japanese fine dining or chef-driven concepts.
• Wine, sake, or luxury beverage knowledge.
• Forbes, Michelin, or luxury hotel service background.
• Experience managing within Las Vegas luxury hospitality environments.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced, guest-facing luxury dining environment.
• Extended periods of standing and walking throughout service.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Frequent interaction with guests, service teams, and operational leadership.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Why Join WAKUDA

This is an opportunity to join one of the most refined Japanese dining concepts in Las Vegas, working within a hospitality-driven organization that values excellence, precision, and the highest level of guest experience.

As Restaurant Manager at WAKUDA, you will help shape the culture, lead elite service teams, and contribute directly to the continued growth and reputation of a globally recognized luxury dining brand.