Restaurant Outlet Manager/Asst. Outlet Manager

JVT SUSHI YA SDN BHD; Butterworth; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Double pay on public holidays

Monthly/quarterly incentives

EPF, SOCSO & EIS

Staff meals provided and discounts

Annual leave

Job summary

Sushi Ya, a fast-growing Japanese restaurant, seeks a proactive Manager/Asst. Manager to lead daily operations, develop the team, and optimize guest experience. You will drive service quality, food standards and SOP compliance while pushing for sales and efficiency targets.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and decision‑making skills, with a focus on inventory control, cost management, and shift coverage across a busy environment in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management or F&B operations is preferred.
• Strong leadership and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to manage team performance and daily business priorities.
• Solid understanding of inventory management, cost control, and SOP adherence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations ensuring service quality and food standards.
• Lead manpower planning, staff development, and performance management.
• Monitor sales, costs, inventory, and wastage to support business goals.
• Address customer feedback and improve guest satisfaction.
• Ensure consistent implementation of food safety, hygiene and SOPs.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and implement changes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning

Decision making

Communication

Cost control

Inventory management

Job description

About the role

Sushi YA is seeking a results-driven and experienced Manager/Asst. Manager to lead restaurant operations, develop team capabilities, enhance the guest experience, and achieve operational targets.

Key responsibilities

Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring service quality, food standards, and team performance meet company expectations.

Lead manpower planning, staff development, and performance management to build an effective and productive team.

Monitor sales performance, operational costs, inventory levels, and food wastage to support business objectives.

Review customer feedback and address operational issues to improve guest satisfaction.

Ensure consistent implementation of food safety, hygiene, and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Identify opportunities for operational improvement and implement appropriate measures to enhance efficiency and productivity.

About you

Previous experience in restaurant management or F&B operations is preferred.

Strong leadership, planning, communication, and decision-making skills.

Ability to manage team performance, operational targets, and daily business priorities.

Good understanding of inventory management, cost control, and restaurant operations.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage operational demands across different shifts.

5 working days per week

Overtime pay

Double pay on public holidays

Monthly and quarterly incentives

EPF, SOCSO & EIS contributions

Staff meals provided and discounts

Annual leave

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Do you have experience with inventory management?
• Do you have Restaurant Operations experience?
• Do you have Sales Operations experience?

Sushi Ya was established since October 2015 which conceptualized with one humble spirit to offer great Japanese cuisines at a valuable price point. Our name Sushi Ya imply meant ‘sushi shop’ in Japanese, reflecting our belief that customers should always feel at home without our restaurants while indulging in good food. We are the fastest growing most affordable and quality sushi restaurant in Malaysia.

Sushi Ya was established since October 2015 which conceptualized with one humble spirit to offer great Japanese cuisines at a valuable price point. Our name Sushi Ya imply meant ‘sushi shop’ in Japanese, reflecting our belief that customers should always feel at home without our restaurants while indulging in good food. We are the fastest growing most affordable and quality sushi restaurant in Malaysia.