Restaurant Manager
8 days ago
Hackensack
Job DescriptionJob Title: Restaurant Manager Location: Hackensack, NJ Job Type: Full-Time We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead and manage daily operations at a contemporary, fast-paced Japanese restaurant in Hackensack, NJ. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in restaurant management, a passion for exceptional food and service, and a deep understanding of Japanese cuisine and culture. This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a high-energy environment and is focused on driving operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and team development. Key Responsibilities: • Overall Restaurant Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure smooth and efficient service, from both the front and back-of-house, maintaining high standards of food quality and service, • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, train, and mentor a team of managers and staff, ensuring exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, and adherence to brand standards. Foster a positive, collaborative environment focused on growth and teamwork, • Guest Satisfaction: Ensure every guest has an exceptional dining experience by overseeing the quality of food, service, and atmosphere. Handle guest concerns or complaints promptly and professionally, • Staffing & Scheduling: Develop effective staffing schedules to meet the needs of the restaurant while managing labor costs. Ensure that all shifts are appropriately staffed, especially during peak times and special events, • Inventory & Cost Control: Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and control food and beverage costs. Regularly review inventory and waste reports to ensure effective stock management, • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure the restaurant adheres to all local, state, and federal health regulations, including food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards, • Financial Oversight: Track and analyze restaurant performance metrics, including sales, labor costs, and guest satisfaction scores, to ensure financial goals and operational targets are met, • Training & Performance Reviews: Develop and execute training programs for new hires and ongoing development for current staff. Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to help team members grow in their roles, • Marketing & Promotion: Work with the marketing team to implement promotions, loyalty programs, and community events that drive traffic and elevate the restaurant's profile in the local area, • Collaboration with Ownership & Senior Leadership: Regularly communicate restaurant performance, challenges, and opportunities to ownership and senior leadership. Implement strategies to improve operations and increase profitabilityQualifications:, • 3+ years of experience as a restaurant manager in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, preferably in a Japanese or Asian-inspired restaurant, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on exceptional customer service, • Knowledge of Japanese cuisine, culture, and dining traditions preferred, • Strong understanding of financial management, including P&L, budget oversight, inventory control, and cost management, • Experience with restaurant management software, POS systems, and scheduling tools, • Ability to analyze performance data and make strategic decisions to drive operational success, • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, • Ability to work under pressure during peak times and ensure quality service, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as requiredWhat We Offer:, • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives, • Health, dental, and vision benefits, • Paid time off and holiday pay, • Employee discounts on food and dining experiences, • Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization, • A positive, dynamic work environment with a team-oriented cultureIf you are a motivated and experienced Restaurant Manager with a passion for exceptional dining and leading high-performing teams, we want to hear from you! Send your resume and join our vibrant team today.