Assistant General Manager - Mizumi

Wynn Resorts, Limited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizumi at Wynn Las Vegas, overseen by world champion sushi chef, seeks a Restaurant Assistant General Manager to support daily operations and lead the front-of-house team alongside the General Manager. The role focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences while maximizing profitability and efficiency.

Ideal candidates possess at least four years of restaurant management experience, preferably in high-volume, fine dining, with strong English communication skills; experience with Japanese

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of restaurant management experience, preferably in high-volume, fine dining.
• Fluent English communication in a professional manner; proficiency in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily restaurant operations, including labor expenses, inventory control, and guest service standards to meet financial targets.
• Assist the General Manager with strategies to increase revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health department standards and food safety regulations.
• Handle guest complaints and resolve conflicts promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure seamless service between kitchen and dining room.
• Oversee recruitment, scheduling, performance reviews, and employee engagement.

Job description

Led by world champion master sushi chef Jeff Okada Ramsey, Mizumi showcases sushi, robatayaki, teppanyaki, kaiseki, and omakase experiences. Fish arrives daily from Japan, while an extensive sake collection and dry-aged fish program complement a menu rooted in seasonality, technique, and precision.

As the Restaurant Assistant General Manager, you will support daily operations and lead the front-of-house team alongside the General Manager, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for our guests while maximizing profitability and efficiency.

• Lead and manage daily restaurant operations, including labor expense, inventory control, and guest service standards to meet financial targets
• Assist the General Manager with the development of strategies to increase revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with health department standards and food safety regulations
• Handle guest complaints and resolve conflicts promptly and professionally
• Understand and implement all programs, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training protocols
• Supervisor and support a team of food and beverage personnel including hiring, scheduling, assigning work, reviewing performance, and employee engagement
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure a seamless service experience between kitchen and dining room
• Manage the restaurant’s employee relations and human resources agendas while understanding the language within the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
• Other job duties as assigned

• Minimum of four years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a high-volume, fine dining restaurant. Experience with Japanese cuisine is highly preferred.
• Candidate must be able to communicate in English fluently and in a professional manner and proficiency in a second language is a plus.
• Excellent financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members
• Requires the ability to work efficiently and with a team environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, at present or in the future, for this position at all times
• Applicant must be 21 years of age or above.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Proven track record of increasing revenue and profitability in previous roles

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.