
Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
Manager – High-End Sushi Restaurant Orange County CA
Salary: $70000 – $80000
Bustling, high-volume Japanese concept in Orange County is looking for a polished and professional Manager to join their team. Looking for a very service and hospitality-oriented candidate with excellent leadership skills to build a rapport with staff and establish a positive relationship with guests. A warm floor presence, great guest relations, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic atmosphere is imperative. Someone who is passionate about the industry and looking to grow their career. This restaurant is part of a larger Los Angeles group that is actively growing, and this is a great opportunity to get in with an amazing and successful company and concept!
Restaurant Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee the FOH team
- Maintain, support and promote company culture and philosophies
- Deliver superior service and maximize guest satisfaction
- Take initiative and help to build business
- Contribute to controlling costs and maximizing efficiencies
- Organize and supervise shifts
- Remain hands on throughout the entire shift and assist as needed
- Hold the team accountable to high standards while remaining hands on and leading by example
- Ensure the team is well educated on the menu items
- Gather guests’ feedback, resolve guest issues and recommend improvements
- Appraise team member performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
- Control operational costs and identify measures to minimize waste
- Train new and current team members on proper guest steps of service
- Monitor compliance with safety and hygiene regulations
- Understand and comply with CA labor laws
Restaurant Manager Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-2 years as a Restaurant Manager, Floor Manager, Service Manager, Dining Room Manager, FOH Manager, or comparable hospitality management role in a high-volume, upscale or fine dining restaurant concept is required
- High-volume experience is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and steps of service
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Passion for engaging with guests and providing outstanding, professional service
- Proven successful track record of maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Reliable and punctual
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
- Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies
- Passion for hospitality and working with people
- Acute attention to detail
- High level of professionalism with an energetic, positive attitude
- Commitment to providing exceptional service to guests and support to staff members
- Basic computer literacy
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends and holidays as needed
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base Salary in the $70k-80k range DOE
- Medical Benefits
- PTO Plan
- Company Perks