Restaurant Manager - Genzo, New Opening, Modern Japanese Restaurant

GENZO, set to open in early June is contemporary Japanese dining, with an edge. Interiors are sleek and moody with funky pops of neon colour. The food menu will have a focus on kushiyaki (skewers), noodles, and raw dishes that can work just as well in the restaurant or paired back as bar snacks, complimented by a compelling sake offering and a selection of Japanese wines alongside clean, balanced cocktails. 
  
GENZO is part of AURA by Aqualand, located on Walker Street near the new Victoria Cross Metro Station is an iconic new address and symbol of North Sydney’s sophisticated future, setting a new precedent for luxury harbourside living.
  
Destined to be Sydney’s newest inner-city neighbourhood, we are excited to be an important part of ensuring North Sydney becomes a great food destination. Etymon is developing a multi-level lifestyle hospitality offering for residents and the local community alike. An artful mix of carefully curated venues including eateries and retail which are collectively designed to be a beacon for visitors and a playground for residents.
  
Additional venues will be Soluna, a 300 seat LA-inspired all-day diner, Sol Bread & Wine a combined bakery, cafe and wine bar, which will transform from casual dining throughout the day to a sophisticated wine bar by night, and a UNA - Purveyor of Fine Foods - a providore selling good crafted by our talented culinary teams. 
  

The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Restaurant Manager & Licensee to take carriage of the people experience of our guests and team for our brand new, modern Japanese restaurant GENZO, while bringing the fun and passion for our craft that keeps teams engaged and guests returning.
  
  
You will be accountable for the financial performance of the venue and uphold compliance as it relates to Health, Safety and Environment, and the Liquor License.  You will be a jack or jill of all trades, wearing many hats, bouncing ideas off your Head Chef and the precinct heads of department to constantly improve the offering. Ultimately you will be responsible for delivery against KPI's set as they relate to the performance of your venue.
  
The Role

• A people leader - both from a guest and team perspective; you bring the fun and the passion. 
• Craft the guest experience to position the venue at the forefront of guests minds to keep them coming back. 
• Mentor and support the Front of House team to deliver a high-quality execution of service including recruitment, onboarding and training. 
• Manage the floor plan to maximise service periods in collaboration with Reservations and Events and the venue staff. 
• Work with the Head Chef and Reservations and Events on the planning and execution of menus for a la carte and event bookings. 
• Deliver consistent service that is focused on excellence, with a passion for the product.
• Have a financial focus including rostering to labour costings and stock control
• Support the strategy around growing the community of locals and regulars within and around the business
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety and Environment policies, the Workplace Risk Management Plan and Liquor Licensing. 

  
The Perks 

• Be part of a hospitality group redefining hospitality in the North Sydney dining scene 
• Work with our world-class culinary beverage and operations teams with a product you can be truly proud of
• Discounts across all Etymon products and services 
• Development opportunities for high performers including group roles as part of our growth strategy

  
The Company
The Etymon Projects vision is to create, curate and manage world class hospitality, lifestyle and leisure businesses within Australia and offshore.
  
We want to work with people who align with the Etymon values of Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Passion and who want to be a part of a growing hospitality services business with people at its centre.