Restaurant Manager

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5d14a4ca-9524-4f5a-9097-b7e2b5225f7f Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Restaurant Manager – IKI Sushi (Opening Early December)

Lead the Launch of Sydney's Next Iconic Japanese Dining Experience

IKI Dining Group
is expanding — and we're bringing a brand-new concept to St Leonards:
IKI Sushi
, a premium
sushi train + omakase hybrid
, powered by our central kitchen and led by Michelin-starred Chef Yomo.

Opening in
early December
, we are seeking an
exceptional Restaurant Manager
to bring the venue to life, build a high-performing team, and deliver a guest experience that feels precise, warm, and unmistakably
IKI
.

Who We Are

At IKI, we blend Japanese craft with Sydney energy — creating dining experiences that are refined, expressive, and people-focused.

From
IKI Dining Potts Point
to our pastry, ramen, izakaya, and sando concepts, we are building Australia's next great Japanese hospitality group.

The Role

As the
Restaurant Manager
, you will be the operational heartbeat of IKI Sushi.

You will lead the opening, oversee daily service, own the guest experience, and drive a culture of respect, precision, and pride.

Your core responsibilities include:

  • Lead and motivate the FOH team to deliver warm, consistent hospitality
  • Ensure daily operations run with precision — opening, service, handover, closing
  • Drive sales through service excellence, upselling, and guest engagement
  • Work closely with Chef Yomo and BOH leadership to ensure seamless FOH/BOH alignment
  • Manage rosters, labour costs, inventory, and POS systems
  • Train, coach, and develop staff to IKI standards
  • Uphold IKI brand values, presentation, and service rituals
  • Deliver strong financial performance and hit weekly service KPIs

Who You Are

You're a natural leader. Calm under pressure. Detail-driven.

You understand Japanese hospitality culture — or you're eager to learn it at a deep level.

You'll thrive in this role if you:

  • Have 2–4 years experience in restaurant or venue management
  • Have a strong understanding of premium casual or Japanese dining
  • Are confident managing rosters, budgets, and service operations
  • Love building teams, culture, and high standards
  • Are hands-on, solutions-focused, and hungry to grow with the business
  • Have excellent communication and people skills
  • Take pride in every guest that walks through your doors

Why Join IKI?

You'll be part of a fast-growing hospitality group with real opportunities for development, including:

  • Career progression across IKI Dining Group concepts
  • Work closely with a Michelin-starred chef and strong leadership team
  • A brand backed by national expansion, strong investors, and a central kitchen
  • Competitive salary + performance incentives
  • Be part of a true
    opening team
    and build something iconic from day one

How to Apply

If IKI resonates with you and you want to be part of something exciting —

Send your CV and a short intro to:

Or apply directly via LinkedIn.

Be part of the next chapter of the IKI Dining Group story.

Where precision meets creativity. Where people come first. Where your work matters.

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