Japanese Dining Front of House Supervisor/ Assistant Manager/ Manager [Lv.3-5] Full-time
Budget: $63,000 - $77,000
Includes Award rate + Super + Annual Leave + Tips + 30% staff discount at MKR restaurants.
About The Jizakana
MKR Groups is a rapidly growing company having three restaurants and some more venues upcoming in Sydney.
Jizakana is a fine modern Japanese restaurant in Cammeray, Sydney, that serves fresh sashimi, sushi, and other Japanese delicacies.
Our chefs use only the finest ingredients to create dishes that are both delicious and visually stunning. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a casual meal with friends, Jizakana is the perfect place to enjoy a taste of Japan.
About Your Role:
- Service Excellence
- Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Greet and look after guests with warmth, professionalism, and refined Japanese dining etiquette.
- Manage reservations, seating arrangements, and special requests to optimise the guest experience.
- Handle customer concerns and feedback with tact, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, support, and motivate the FOH team to maintain high service standards.
- Provide training in fine dining service, Japanese cuisine knowledge, and sake/wine etiquette.
- Act as a role model, inspiring professionalism and teamwork.
- Operational Management
- Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order management and smooth communication.
- Supervise shift operations including opening, service flow, and closing procedures.
- Ensure compliance with RSA, health, and safety standards.
- Customer Experience & Events
- Build strong rapport with regulars and VIP guests, providing a personalised dining experience.
- Assist in organising sake tastings, pairing dinners, and special promotional events.
- Deliver clear explanations of premium Japanese sake, wine, and cuisine to guests.
- Inventory & Financial Oversight
- Monitor and manage FOH stock levels (wine, sake, spirits, consumables).
- Work with suppliers to source premium sake and ingredients.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience in managing a restaurant (fine dining or Japanese cuisine preferred).
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent English; knowledge of Japanese language/culture a plus.
- Organised and detail-oriented, able to multitask in a busy environment.
- Passionate about hospitality, with deep appreciation for Japanese cuisine, fish types, wine, and sake.
- Ability to inspire, train, and develop a diverse FOH team.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Opportunities for professional career development
- Staff discount at all of our group restaurants
- Free daily staff meal
Join Our Team:
If you are excited to lead our great team and elevate our Japanese Dining with us, we want to hear from you!
Send your CV to [email protected] with a short description about yourself, your availability, and salary expectations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Restaurant management: 2 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
