A fine-dining restaurant is looking for a Bilingual Japanese/English General Manager to join their team in New York, NY. This position is responsible for the guest experience, team performance, financial and general operations. A bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5 years of management experience (Michelin-level or Japanese luxury hospitality), and deep understanding of Japanese culinary culture and hospitality standards are required. The ability to speak Japanese is a big plus. This is a full-time, in-person, exempt position, with excellent benefits and a 401k.
Bilingual Japanese/English General Manager Duties:
-Lead daily operations across luxury Japanese restaurant to deliver consistent, culturally aligned guest experiences
-Conduct pre-shift briefings every service: reservations, team notes, focus KPI, and one Kando intention
-Support end-to-end process management from pre-opening logistics (setup, training, etc.) to successful launch and stabilization of the restaurants
-Manage daily opening and closing procedures; ensure all standards are met before guest arrival
-Manage P&L responsibilities, including revenue, labor, food costs, and operational expenses
-Monitor labor, COGS, and revenue against targets; report weekly to COO
-Ensure compliance with all labor laws, food safety regulations, and ABC licensing
requirements
-Hire, onboard, train, and develop all unit-level team members
-Conduct monthly KPI reviews for all team members; deliver structured, specific feedback
-Manage progressive discipline in compliance with Company policy and state law
-Coordinate with HR on all personnel actions: offers, changes, separations, and compliance
-Track and respond to all guest feedback: in-person, digital, and internal reporting
Bilingual Japanese/English Food General Manager Skills:
-Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field
-Ability to speak/read/write Japanese is a big plus
-Must have 5 years of hospitality leadership experience; 2+ years as GM (Michelin level or luxury hospitality)
-Deep knowledge of Japanese culinary culture and luxury hospitality standards
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****If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. ****
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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.
We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.
Pay: $115,000.00 - $128,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Hospitality management: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
