Now Hiring: General Manager Ryuko Restaurant | Calgary, AB
We're looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead operations at Ryuko. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something built from the ground up, shaping the culture, leading the team, and setting the standard for one of Calgary's most exciting new dining destinations.
About Us
Ryuko is a modern Japanese dining experience built on elegance, precision, and genuine hospitality. We believe in helping our guests through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day and we do it through thoughtful service, refined cuisine, and a team that truly cares.
What You'll Do
Oversee all daily front-of-house operations to ensure seamless, consistent, and elevated service. Lead, mentor, and inspire your FOH team to deliver exceptional guest experiences from day one. Manage staffing, scheduling, and performance development across all levels. Maintain the highest standards for service, cleanliness, and presentation at all times. Collaborate closely with culinary leadership on menu execution and the overall guest experience. Drive financial performance including budgeting, labour cost control, and revenue growth. Handle guest feedback with professionalism, care, and a solutions-first mindset. Work directly with ownership and the District Manager to build and uphold Ryuko's operational standards.
What We're Looking For
Prior experience as a General Manager in a full-service, upscale casual, or elevated dining environment is required. A strong understanding of fine dining or upscale service standards. Proven leadership, team-building, and staff development skills. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. A genuine passion for hospitality and an eye for detail. Sake or wine knowledge is a strong asset. Experience opening a new location or working within a multi-unit restaurant group is a significant asset.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. A direct working relationship with ownership and senior leadership. The unique opportunity to build and lead a brand new location from the ground up. Staff dining perks and a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment. Opportunities for long-term growth within Ryuko Restaurant Group.
If you're a hospitality leader who's ready to build something exceptional, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply by submitting your resume — we look forward to connecting.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Experience:
- restaurant: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
