AddressCompany Description
ÒRA Restaurant, is a sophisticated, seductive and sensory Japanese Restaurant & Lounge in the heart of the design precinct of Danks Street, Waterloo. Our vision is to create memorable customer experiences by influencing the way people eat, drink and socialise. In collaboration with Executive Chef Nobuyuki Ura, ÒRA Restaurant offers guests Japanese dining & Kaiseki Omakase cuisine with an exemplary beverage selection.
We aim to continually curate a superb team of superstars who share our vision, passion and respect for Japanese food, its heritage and culture and memorable dining experiences.
Job Description
You will be leading the operations team at Ora to deliver an excellent experience to each and every guest. You will create a fun and engaging environment, drive key deliverables, recruit and develop talent. You will have autonomy to drive the success of Ora and put your own stamp on it. This role is perfect for a hospitality professional who is ready to take on the challenge of a new venue with exponential possibilities.
- Recruit, retain, and develop top talent to ensure a high-performing team.
- Oversee and deliver financial performance targets, including COGS, wages, sales, and operating expenses.
- Work closely with key teams such as People Experience, Marketing, and Finance to align on goals and drive success.
- Ensure an outstanding guest experience by driving consistency and innovation in service delivery.
- Drive the performance of the management team and contribute to the overall strategy of the business.
- Ensure all compliance obligations are met, including liquor licensing, food safety, and health and safety regulations.
- Maintain a well-presented and functional venue at all times.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years experience at a high volume restaurant in a similar role
- Proven experience in talent management and team development.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in managing COGS, wages, sales, and operational expenses.
- Excellent collaboration skills with a track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience.
- Leadership experience with a focus on driving team performance and business strategy.
- Thorough understanding of compliance requirements related to liquor licensing, food safety, and health and safety.
- Ability to maintain a high standard of venue presentation and functionality.
Additional Information
- Exciting career advancement opportunities await as we are a rapidly growing company that values promoting from within our talented team!
- Our in-house Training Academy provides ongoing training (incl. nationally accredited Cert III and Cert IV) and development opportunities, ensuring that our employees have the chance to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Experience Winning Perks with exclusive discounts, deals, and savings on a diverse array of products and services. From retail and dining to travel, entertainment, wellness, gym and more.
- Access to an employee assistance program (EAP).
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