AKI London - Restaurant Manager

AKI, db Group's contemporary Japanese restaurant, is bringing its distinctive Japanese culinary experience to a new international audience. This marks an exciting step for AKI as it ventures outside of Malta for the first time.
Following the successful establishment of AKI in Valletta, Malta, we are now looking for an experienced and driven Restaurant Manager to join our team in London.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
Delegate tasks to Assistant Managers and other staff members to maintain high standards and operational efficiency.
Address guest feedback in a professional manner.
Work closely with the Senior Receptionist to coordinate the smooth turnover of tables and manage dining flow effectively.
Monitor and adjust service levels to meet guest needs and operational demands.
Manage stock levels, ordering and equipment effectively to ensure supplies never run low.
Ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to, including proper food handling and hygiene practices.
Mentor and develop the Assistant Manager team.
Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Maintain and communicate the rota effectively.
Manage the distribution of hours, adding shifts during busy periods and reducing them when quieter than expected.
Communicate operational insights to the General Manager.
Complete all online training within 2 weeks of your start date.

Requirements
Minimum 3 years' experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager in a high-volume, premium or fine-dining restaurant.
Experience in Japanese or Asian cuisine concepts is a strong advantage.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and manage a large front-of-house team.
Strong commercial awareness, including experience with labour cost control, stock management and P&L targets.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a guest-first mindset.
Confident in managing rotas, scheduling and staffing levels in line with business demand.
Solid knowledge of food, beverages and wine, with a passion for hospitality.
Thorough understanding of health and safety, food hygiene and allergen regulations.
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate required; Level 3 and a Personal Licence (APLH) are desirable.
Familiarity with EPOS, reservation and rota systems (e.g. SevenRooms, OpenTable, Fourth or similar).
Calm and solution-oriented under pressure, with strong attention to detail.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
Full right to work in the UK.

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