General Manager

About this position

Komegashi in Jersey City is seeking a hands-on Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations and deliver a consistently excellent guest experience. We are a Japanese restaurant offering sushi, omakase, and cooked dishes, and we are looking for a leader who enjoys being on the floor, developing a team, and taking ownership of results.

Position: Restaurant General Manager
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Job Type: Full-time
Annual Salary: $65,000–$85,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including opening, service, and closing.
• Lead the floor during service, support staff, and maintain attentive, professional hospitality.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and coach front-of-house employees.
• Work closely with the sushi and kitchen teams to coordinate order accuracy, pacing, and food quality.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and build relationships with regular customers.
• Manage reservations, seating, and service flow to provide a smooth dining experience.
• Monitor sales, labor costs, inventory, and operating expenses, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee POS procedures, cash handling, and daily reporting.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and restaurant standards.
• Communicate regularly with ownership about performance, staffing, guest feedback, and operational priorities.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of restaurant experience, including 2 or more years in a restaurant management role.
• Experience in Japanese restaurants, sushi concepts, or upscale dining preferred.
• Strong leadership, staff training, and conflict-resolution skills.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to remain calm and organized during busy service.
• Familiarity with scheduling, POS systems, inventory, and cost control.
• Strong communication skills with guests, employees, and ownership.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your restaurant management experience and availability.

Location and commute

Jersey City, NJ .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3258087960.