General Manager @ Na Oh Restaurant

BUJA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation support

Medical coverage

Visa support

Yearly performance bonus

Job summary

Na Oh, a contemporary Korean dining concept by Chef Corey Lee, located inside the Hyundai Innovation Center Singapore, seeks a General Manager to lead day-to-day operations and the front-of-house team.

The GM will work closely with Chef Lee’s team and HMGICS partner, ensuring exceptional service, authentic guest experiences, and robust operational reporting. Fluency in Korean and English is required, with a minimum of five years in luxury hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Fluent in Korean and English (spoken and written) at business level.
• Good understanding of Korean culture and dining customs.
• Experience preparing regular operational reports for management.
• Experience running front of house in a chef-led restaurant with kitchen collaboration.
• Sound knowledge of Korean cuisine and beverages, including wine and traditional spirits.
• Experience recruiting, training and developing teams.
• Comfortable with reservation systems (SevenRooms), POS and spreadsheets.
• Working knowledge of Singapore food safety and employment requirements is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of Na Oh and its front-of-house team.
• Work closely with Chef Corey Lee's team on culinary and service standards.
• Collaborate with HMGICS as host partner and maintain strong partner relationships.

Skills

General management

Korean language

English language

Leadership

Operations reporting

Front of house leadership

Food & beverage knowledge

Recruiting & training

Reservation systems

POS systems

Spreadsheets

Singapore work rules knowledge

Tools

SevenRooms

POS systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Lead a One-of-a-Kind Korean Dining Concept by Chef Corey Lee

Na Oh is a contemporary Korean restaurant by Chef Corey Lee, the chef behind the three-Michelin-starred Benu in San Francisco.

Located on Level 3 of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) at 2 Bulim Link, Na Oh presents Korean culinary traditions in an architectural, technology-led setting.

Our menu follows the seasons and includes vegetables harvested from the smart farm within the facility.

We are looking for a General Manager to lead Na Oh's day-to-day operation and team. The role works closely with Chef Corey Lee's team on culinary and service standards, and with HMGICS as our host partner.

Salary and Benefits

• Full-time, 5 days per week
• Monthly salary from S$6,000, depending on experience
• Yearly performance bonus and salary increment review
• Transportation support
• Medical coverage, including GP visits and hospitalisation
• Visa support for suitable overseas candidates

Reporting

• Reports to the Director of Operations
• Works closely with Chef Corey Lee's team and HMGICS on related parts of the role
• Leads the front-of-house team and works closely with the Head Chef and kitchen leadership

What We Are Looking For

• At least 5 years of management experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality, including at least 2 years as General Manager, Assistant General Manager or Restaurant Manager
• Fluent in Korean and English (spoken and written) at a business level, as you will work closely with our Korean management team and serve Korean-speaking guests.
• Good understanding of Korean culture and dining customs, to deliver an authentic guest experience at our Korean restaurant.
• Experience preparing regular operational reports for management
• Experience running front of house in a chef-led restaurant, working closely with the chef and kitchen team
• Sound knowledge of Korean cuisine and beverages, including wine and traditional Korean spirits
• Experience recruiting, training and developing teams
• Comfortable with reservation systems (e.g. SevenRooms), POS and spreadsheets
• Working knowledge of Singapore food safety and employment requirements is an advantage