General Manager @ Na Oh Restaurant (Korean Cuisine)

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

Salary review

Job summary

Buja Pte Ltd seeks a General Manager to lead Na Oh’s day-to-day operations in Singapore, aligning with Chef Corey Lee’s standards and HMGICS collaboration. You will guide front-of-house teams, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and manage reservations, events and VIP services.

The role requires at least 5 years in luxury hospitality management, fluent Korean and English, and a strong grasp of Korean cuisine and beverages.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of management experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Fluent Korean and English, spoken and written, at a business level.

Responsibilities

• Lead Na Oh's daily operation and guest experience to a consistent fine-dining standard.
• Uphold culinary and service standards with Chef Corey Lee's team and coordinate menu changes and brand matters.
• Act as the main on-site contact for HMGICS on hosted dining, events, VIP guests and facility matters.
• Monitor revenue, labour and cost of goods, and flag issues to the Director of Operations.
• Prepare regular operational reports for the Director of Operations.
• Oversee reservations, VIP guests and guest feedback, and follow up on service issues.
• Recruit, schedule, train and develop the front-of-house team, and run the weekly manager meeting with kitchen leadership.
• Oversee the beverage programme and pairings with the team.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, food safety, workplace safety and employment requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance, suppliers and service providers

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Operations reporting

Korean cuisine knowledge

Staff recruitment & training

Fluent Korean & English

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 Korean and English, spoken and written, at a business level
• 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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Na Oh's daily operation and guest experience to a consistent fine-dining standard
• Uphold the culinary and service standards set with Chef Corey Lee's team, and coordinate with them on menu changes, visits and brand matters
• Act as the main on-site contact for HMGICS on hosted dining, events, VIP guests and facility matters
• Monitor revenue, labour and cost of goods, and flag issues to the Director of Operations
• Prepare regular operational reports for the Director of Operations
• Oversee reservations, VIP guests and guest feedback, and follow up on service issues
• Recruit, schedule, train and develop the front-of-house team, and run the weekly manager meeting with the kitchen leadership
• Oversee the beverage programme and pairings together with the team
• Ensure compliance with licensing, food safety, workplace safety and employment requirements
• Coordinate maintenance, suppliers and service providers

WHY JOIN NA OH?

• Lead a restaurant by a three-Michelin-starred chef
• Work at the intersection of Korean fine dining, technology and a global brand
• Help shape contemporary Korean dining in Singapore

If you are an experienced hospitality leader who would like to take on this role, we would be pleased to hear from you.