Restaurant Manager

Jōji, is a  traditional multi-course Omakase experience, led by Chefs George Ruan and Wayne Cheng w ith dining operations overseen by Michelin-Starred Chef Daniel Boulud. Nestled within a serene refuge in One Vanderbilt, the intimate dining room is infused with authentic Japanese character, designed with a deep reverence of nature to create a refined and serene dining experience that both inspires and delights.

The Restaurant Manager position is a salary-based position that manages all the front-of-house employees and works closely with the Chef-Partners of the restaurant. The Restaurant Manager is responsible for consistently providing restaurant guests with friendly and professional service, delivering 100% guest satisfaction. The Restaurant Manager ensures the policies and procedures of the restaurant are implemented by the staff members.

We are looking for an individual who has an exceptional knowledge of Japanese food & beverage, creativity and flair; an ability to recruit, train and inspire a large staff. The successful candidate will have at least five years of restaurant management experience in a fast-paced, kitchen-driven dining environment, a strong sense of responsibility and proven record of success.

Essential Duties:

Team Member Training

• Trains staff to maximize revenue through increase sales/spending
• Conducts weekly training to raise staff awareness of Japanese cuisine pronunciations, origin, and cooking techniques
• Ensures staff is up to date on all menu offerings
• Facilitates communication between FOH and BOH staff

Purchasing and Inventory

• Oversee all ordering of flatware, plateware, cleaning supplies, guest materials, paper goods, etc with the assistance of AGM

Service

• Supervise to ensure Forbes Travel Guide standards are met during daily services
• Interact with guests and serve as required and make recommendations
• Assist Sommelier with wine service when appropriate
• Ensure the staff members are aware of individual guest’s preference, highlights and dietary restrictions

Competencies & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a fine dining/Japanese Omakase environment, preferably in a similar role (4 years)
• Extensive knowledge of and interest in Japanese cuisine
• Operate Toast, the point-of-sale (POS) computer system accurately
• Actively practice food safety procedures
• Organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Pleasant demeanor
• Positive and clear written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team, fine dining, fast paced environment
• Ability to engage guests successfully and build relationships
• Impeccable grooming as defined by management and dress code