In 2005, sushi chefs Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau met while working at Masa. Shuko was born in 2014, and it is where the combined vision of both chefs is executed daily, in the form of an omakase menu. That vision is one that veers away from the norm of high-end, sushi establishments — both in terms of the chefs' innovative use of ingredients and the hip atmosphere dictated in part by the popular music that pervades the dining room. Shuko brings exciting energy, innovative technique, and New York state produce to a traditional Japanese cuisine that has pervaded the city’s restaurant scene for some time and is now searching for well-rounded, talented Sommeliers to join our team! Our Omakase, tasting menu is priced at $270 per person Responsibilities Collaborate with the General Manager to elevate service standards and enhance the overall dining experience. Manage all aspects of the food and beverage program, focusing on organization, inventory, and quality. Enhance staff knowledge of wine tasting and service, fostering continuous improvement. Coordinate front-of-house actions to ensure seamless collaboration and exceed guest expectations. Lead by example to cultivate a positive, professional team environment based on trust and integrity. Provide coaching and guidance to service team members for ongoing development and engagement. Ensure adherence to restaurant policies and procedures while delivering a warm and welcoming guest experience. Follow and adhere to all standards set for by the Department of Health (DOH) and appropriate Federal/State Liquor Control Boards Requirements Minimum 3 years of fine dining experience as a Sommelier. Demonstrated leadership skills and a genuine passion for food, wine, and hospitality. Strong fundamental knowledge of old world wine regions, producers, and vintages. Sake & Champagne expertise is beneficial. Clear communication and organizational skills. Curiosity and eagerness to expand wine expertise and share knowledge with guests and staff.
Job brief We are looking for a responsible Assistant Manager to help organize and run our retail stores and fill in for the Store Manager when needed. Your job will be highly important in ensuring the sales team meets its goals of efficiency and customer satisfaction. Assistant Manager responsibilities include hiring and training sales associates, monitoring inventory and ordering merchandise based on demand. You will also research competitive products and analyze consumer behavior to ensure our store meets and exceeds client expectations. Our ideal candidate will have retail manager skills with a sharp business mindset. You should also be skilled at organizing and solving problems. Interpersonal and mediation skills will also be very useful, since you’ll often be acting as a liaison between managers, employees and customers. Ultimately, the duties of the Assistant Manager are to make sure our stores operate effectively, and that we keep our customers happy. Responsibilities - Assist the Retail Store Manager in planning and implementing strategies to attract customers - Coordinate daily customer service operations (e.g. sales processes, orders and payments) - Track the progress of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual objectives Monitor and maintain store inventory - Evaluate employee performance and identify hiring and training needs. - Supervise and motivate staff to perform their best - Coach and support new and existing Sales Associates - Monitor retail operating costs, budgets and resources - Suggest sales training programs and techniques - Communicate with clients and evaluate their needs - Analyze consumer behavior and adjust product positioning - Handle complaints from customers - Research emerging products and use information to update the store’s merchandise - Create reports, analyze and interpret retail data, like revenues, expenses and competition - Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is functionable and presentable - Make sure all employees adhere to company’s policies and guidelines - Act as our store’s representative and set an example for our staff Requirements and skills - Proven experience as a Retail Assistant Manager or similar position - Experience with recruiting and performance evaluation processes - Familiarity with financial and customer service principles - Good math skills with the ability to create and analyze reports, spreadsheets and sales statistics - Proficient user of MS Office (MS Excel in particular)Leadership and organizational abilities - Interpersonal and communication skills - Problem-solving attitude - Flexibility to work in shifts
Success Academy is NY’s fastest growing, highest performing charter school with 100% of their students going on to further their education at a 4-year college. 50% of Success Academy students are BIPOC and come from low income households. More about the role - Paid Entry-level teaching/tutoring/athletic coaching jobs - Leadership opportunities - Diverse working environment - Flexible schedule - Bachelor’s Degree Required