Maki & Ramen
Restaurant General Manager
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Pay:
£31,590-£32,760 per year (typical earnings up to £42k with tips and bonus included)
Hours:
45-50 per week
Role:
Full Time Assistant General Manager
Commencement Date:
September 2026
Be part of Maki & Ramen Nottingham
We're Maki & Ramen – a growing, Japanese-inspired dining brand known for our homemade ramen and freshly prepared sushi. With a strong focus on quality and warm, attentive service, we’re passionate about delivering a memorable experience for every guest.
We are looking for an experienced and driven Restaurant Assistant General Manager to lead the launch and shape the future of this exciting new site. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a vibrant, expanding team, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
We’re looking for confident, adaptable individuals excited to be part of something new. You’ll receive full training to help you settle into the Maki & Ramen way and lead with confidence from day one.
As Restaurant Assistant General Manager, you'll play a key role in launching and running our new site. You’ll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations – from managing the team and ensuring exceptional customer service, to driving performance, maintaining high standards, and delivering strong commercial results. Some of your responsibilities are listed below and are not limited to:
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Required Skills and Experience:
- High-volume operational expertise, with proven ability to manage rapid table turnovers, queue control, and increased footfall during event times.
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills, capable of motivating large teams, delegating effectively, and sustaining morale in demanding situations.
- Strong commercial and analytical acumen, confidently interpreting data (covers, average spend, labour percentages, wastage, forecasts) to support consistent profitability.
- Resilience and adaptability, able to maintain control during operational challenges, last-minute event schedule changes, or unexpected spikes in demand.
- A commitment to delivering a premium guest experience, ensuring service quality remains high despite volume, pressure, and time constraints.
As a part of the team, you will receive a motivated and friendly working environment and a competitive salary + tips on top an opportunity to expand your career.
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