Job Title: Japanese Dining Front of House Supervisor/ Assistant Manager/ Manager [Lv.3-5] Full-time Location: Cammeray NSW 2062, Australia Budget: $63,000 - $77,000 Jizakana is a modern Japanese dining spot in Cammeray, Sydney, serving fresh sashimi, sushi, and Japanese delicacies. Our chefs focus on quality ingredients and presentation, delivering dishes that impress both the palate and the eye. We value Front of House (FOH) roles as the heart of our guest experience—ensuring every visit feels seamless, welcoming, and memorable. If you’re passionate about hospitality and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we’d love for you to join our team and help elevate the Jizakana experience. About Your Role: ● Service Excellence Oversee daily FOH operations to ensure smooth and efficient service. Welcome guests with warmth, professionalism, and genuine Japanese hospitality. Manage reservations, seating, and customer flow in a busy izakaya environment. Handle guest concerns tactfully, ensuring satisfaction and repeat visits. ● Team Leadership & Development Lead, train, and motivate FOH staff to deliver consistent high standards. Provide coaching in izakaya service style, sake/cocktail knowledge, and guest engagement. Inspire a positive team culture and act as a role model. ● Operational Management Coordinate seamlessly with the kitchen and yakitori grill to manage orders and timing. Supervise service shifts including setup, smooth operation, and close. Ensure compliance with RSA, hygiene, and workplace safety standards. ● Customer Experience & Events Build rapport with regulars and locals, creating a true community-style izakaya feel. Assist in organising sake tastings, cocktail showcases, and promotional events. Share product knowledge — explain sake, shochu, cocktails and dishes to guests confidently. ● Inventory & Financial Oversight Monitor beverage and FOH consumable stock levels. Work with suppliers to source unique Japanese beverages and products. What We Are Looking For: Experience in managing a restaurant, preferably in Japanese or casual-fine dining. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Fluent English; Japanese language/cultural knowledge is highly valued. Organised, reliable, and detail-focused with the ability to multitask. Passion for hospitality, with interest in yakitori, izakaya-style dining, sake and cocktails. Ability to inspire and develop a diverse FOH team. What We Offer: Competitive salary and performance bonuses Opportunities for professional career development Staff discount at all of our group restaurant Free daily staff meal Join Our Team: If you are excited to lead our great team and elevate our Japanese Dining with us, we want to hear from you! Send your CV to jobs@mkrgroups.com.au with a short description about yourself, your availability, and salary expectations Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $63,000.00 – $77,000.00 per year Expected hours: No less than 24 per week Benefits: Employee discount Professional development assistance Experience: Restaurant management: 2 years (Required) Work Authorisation: Australia (Preferred) Work Location: In person
