Restaurant Manager -Japanese Restaurant

Little Kitchen Help Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth within an expanding hospitality group

Exposure to authentic Japanese service standards

Job summary

Little Kitchen Help Ltd is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee operations at a premium Japanese restaurant in Colaba, Mumbai. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in Japanese or Pan-Asian dining concepts, focusing on guest experience and service excellence.

Responsibilities include leading the front-of-house team, ensuring top-notch service quality, and managing operational efficiency. The position offers a competitive salary of 10-12L PA, along with career growth within the hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager.
• Prior experience in Japanese or Pan-Asian restaurant is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of fine dining or premium casual operations.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-energy service environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure smooth service flow.
• Maintain high standards of authentic Japanese hospitality.
• Lead, train, and motivate the front-of-house team.
• Coordinate closely with the kitchen team for seamless service delivery.
• Monitor service quality, hygiene, and brand standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest handling

Operational efficiency

Service excellence

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead operations at a premium Japanese restaurant in Colaba, Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Japanese or Pan-Asian dining concepts, with a strong focus on guest experience, service excellence, and operational efficiency.

Colaba, Mumbai

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure smooth service flow
• Maintain high standards of authentic Japanese hospitality and service culture
• Lead, train, and motivate front-of-house team
• Ensure exceptional guest experience and handle guest relations proactively
• Coordinate closely with kitchen team for seamless service delivery
• Manage reservations, floor planning, and table turn efficiency
• Monitor service quality, hygiene, and brand standards
• Handle inventory control, ordering, and cost management
• Prepare daily/weekly operational reports for management
• Proven experience as Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager
• Prior experience in Japanese or Pan-Asian restaurant is mandatory
• Strong understanding of fine dining or premium casual operations
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong communication and guest handling abilities
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-energy service environment

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as Restaurant Manager or Assistant Restaurant Manager
• Prior experience in Japanese or Pan-Asian restaurant is mandatory
• Strong understanding of fine dining or premium casual operations
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong communication and guest handling abilities
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-energy service environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a premium Japanese dining concept in Colaba
• Competitive salary of 10-12L PA based on experience
• Career growth within an expanding hospitality group
• Exposure to authentic Japanese service standards and culture