Restaurant General Manager

About the role

Kissaki, a Japanese fine‑dining restaurant specializing in omakase sushi and kaiseki, is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead its front‑of‑house team, ensure operational excellence and uphold the brand’s high standards of service and quality.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all front‑of‑house operations, ensuring a polished, hospitable experience for every guest.
• Maintain dining room setup, inventory, staffing levels and labour costs within approved budgets.
• Guide guests through menus, recommend pairings and explain off‑menu dishes.
• Collaborate with back‑of‑house leadership to resolve operational issues and ensure food and beverage quality standards.
• Promote a safe working environment, conduct training and document incidents per UAE health and safety regulations.
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule and evaluate front‑of‑house staff, leading regular briefings and training sessions.

Required profile

• 5+ years managing a fine‑dining restaurant.
• Strong leadership, ownership mindset and ability to motivate large teams.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as needed.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Restaurant 365 and Toast systems (preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Suite.
• Experience with Japanese cuisine (preferred).