Job description

1327435 BC. Ltd. o/a Sushi Waa are looking for one Full-time, Permanent Restaurant Managers, and we are located at 108-50 Tenth Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6L1.

Employer: 1327435 BC. Ltd. o/a Sushi Waa
Position: Restaurant Manager
Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Position Available: 2
Work location: #108-50 Tenth Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6L1
Salary: C$36.60/hr, based on 30-36 hr/wk
Overtime: Overtime will be provided after 8hrs/day, or 40hrs/wk
Benefit: 4% paid vacation
Work Setting: Japanese Restaurant
Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience:

- Several years of working experience in management roles, with at least 1 – 2 years in restaurants and food service settings.

- Prior knowledge of Japanese cuisine and sushi, including key ingredients, preparation methods, and standard dish names.

- Ability to accurately use and understand Japanese food terminology commonly used in menus and operations and to explain these items clearly to guests and staff.

Language: English

Job Description:

- Plan, organize, and supervise daily operations of the dining room and sushi, including opening and closing procedures, staff deployment, and coordination between kitchen and service teams.​

- Work closely with the head sushi chef to ensure consistent food quality, proper presentation, and adherence to traditional Japanese culinary standards and food safety regulations.

- Train, set schedules, and monitor servers, hosts, kitchen helpers, and other staff; evaluate performance, and participate in hiring and oversee new employees training.

- Handle customer service issues on the floor, respond to feedback, resolve complaints professionally, and build relationships with regular guests to promote repeat business.

- Control inventory of food, beverages, and supplies; place orders with suppliers; check deliveries; and manage stock rotation to minimize waste and control food costs.

- Assist with menu planning, seasonal or promotional items (such as lunch sets, and special sushi rolls), and pricing in coordination with ownership and the culinary team.

- Prepare and review daily sales reports, analyze costs, and help create operating budgets; implement measures to improve profitability while maintaining quality standards.

- Develop and implement service standards and operating procedures appropriate for an authentic Japanese restaurant, including etiquette, greeting protocols, and timing of courses.

- Coordinate marketing and promotional activities such as special events, set menus for holidays, or collaborations with local suppliers to increase restaurant visibility and sales.

Others:
Position is open and available to underrepresented groups, such as Indigenous, New Immigrants, Youths, Refugees, Elders, and Asylum Seekers, etc, if candidates meet the above requirement.
Candidates also legally entitled to work in Canada can apply.

Eligible and interested candidates may send their resumes by:
Email: sushiwaa-nanaimo@outlook.com
Mail: #108-50 Tenth Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6L1

Expiry: 2026-01-29