An F&B Japanese Cuisine Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of a Japanese restaurant, focusing on team leadership, ensuring food and service quality, managing finances and inventory, and maintaining customer satisfaction and compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include profit and loss (P&L) management, stock control, customer feedback handling, staffing, training, and driving sales and operational efficiency to uphold brand standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Oversight: Manage daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Food & Beverage Standards: Supervise food preparation, production, and presentation to maintain high quality and consistency, with a specific focus on Japanese cuisine.
- Financial Management: Monitor and control all P&L line items, manage stock and inventory, and implement corrective profit actions to achieve financial objectives.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and motivate staff, coordinate work schedules, and foster a positive and dynamic work environment.
- Customer Service: Interact with guests, provide service and recommendations, and handle customer service feedback and recovery to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, such as those from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), and maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement new operating strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and sales growth, and participate in market development and restaurant design initiatives.
Skills and Experience
- Management Experience: A strong background in F&B management, with specific experience in Japanese restaurants preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with POS systems, reporting functions, and other restaurant operational procedures.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and guest-service-oriented abilities.
- Knowledge: Expertise in Japanese cuisine, wine, and sake, including selection and pairing, is a significant advantage.
- Leadership Qualities: Abilities in motivating staff, mentorship, and building effective working relationships with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
Typical Work Environment
- Location: Often located in islandwide areas, such as Orchard, and central locations are common.
- Working Hours: Including weekends and public holidays.
- Culture: Opportunities for career growth and mentorship within a premium Japanese restaurant setting.