About Us
About Us:OKAMI Japanese Restaurant is a pioneer in Japanese-style All You Can Eat dining in Australia.
With over 45 freshly prepared dishes and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, OKAMI is a trusted national brand known for quality, consistency, and excellent hospitality.
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The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager to lead our Glenunga venue.
This is more than a standard management role — there is a genuine partnership/part-ownership of the business.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys developing teams, and is motivated by both operational and long-term business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Inspire the Team: Motivate, coach, and develop staff to deliver exceptional service.
Daily Operations Oversight: Ensure efficient, high-quality service and presentation across all areas.
Financial Management: Monitor sales, labour, and operating costs; drive performance to meet targets.
Customer Experience: Deliver outstanding service and proactively resolve issues.
Inventory & Supply Management: Maintain stock accuracy, ordering, and supplier relationships.
Roster & Workforce Planning: Build efficient rosters aligned with business needs.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and SA WHS regulations.
Brand Standards: Represent OKAMI's values and maintain a welcoming environment.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and guest experience.
Reporting: Track KPIs, prepare reports, and provide insights to support growth.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Restaurant Manager (or similar hospitality leadership role).
Current South Australia RSA certificate preferred.
Strong communication and customer service skills; bilingual abilities a plus.
Professional presentation, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
Partnership Pathway
Operational Excellence:Consistently manage the Glenunga venue to a high standard, ensuring smooth daily operations and strong team leadership.
Financial Performance:Demonstrate the ability to improve profitability through effective cost control, sales growth, and sound business decisions.
Sustained Results:Maintain positive performance over time, reflecting reliability, commitment, and strategic capability.
Business Alignment:Show strong alignment with Okami's values, brand standards, and long-term business objectives.
If you are passionate about hospitality, leadership, and creating memorable dining experiences, don't hesitate – apply now and join our dynamic team
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